He could not pass the US Marine Corps physical during World War II, and ended up serving in the U.S. Army. During his service he distinguished himself by taking part in 14 assault landings, including Leyte, Luzon, Bataan and Corregidor.
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Best remembered for his role as Sgt. Vince Carter in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964-69)