At the age of twelve, I came to America.

Drafted into the U.S. Army 1965

Served in Vietnam with Charlie Co. 2/28 "Big Red One" 1966 - 1967
Received a Bronze Star, and a letter of Commendation from my company commander.

Married to wife Marlene, we have three children: John, Michael and Joseph.

Became a member of Post PA-61, which I helped to start 1989

Commander of Post PA-61 1990 -91-92-93-94-95-98-99-00-01

Vice Commander of Post PA-61 1996-1997

Life member of the DAV and the VFW and Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial Society

Serving my 5th term as judge advocate with the VFW.
Member of the 1st Infantry Division and the 28th Infantry Association.