He registered for the draft on 15 August 1942; he was listed as 5' 7" tall, weighing 121 pounds. He had blue eyes, brown hair and a ruddy complexion. On 26 March 1946 Robert re-enlisted in the service; an enlistment for the Hawaiian Department from Dallas, Texas, as a Staff Sergeant in the Air Corps. He had three years of high school education, was married and his civilian occupation was listed as: "Undefined Code". He is listed as participating in Missions ALBANY, GALVESTON and the 437th's Resupply and air evacuation Mission #07 in June of 1944. Robert married and had three children; he is buried in the Eagle Point National Cemetery, Eagle Point, Oregon