US Coast Guard. Residence: San Francisco, California. Born in Norway. Came to America at age 16. Became a private pilot. Second World War: Served four years in the Coast Guard. Took part in four invasions in the South Pacific. Post war: Ran a general insurance business in Seattle, Washington. Married to Doris. Died of heart failure on 12 Apr 2001 in Seattle. Sources: (Obituary, Seattle Times)