Born Fauquier County, Virginia. Married to Edith. Began employment at BEP as machinists helper October 8, 1917. Chief of the office of Research and Development 1938 to 1949. Assistant Director 1949 to 1951 and Associate Director 1951 to 1954.

He served as 17th Director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing from December 16, 1954, through October 8, 1967. He received the department Exceptional Service Award in September 1964. He retired after 50 years of service to the BEP. It was during his term that the centennial History of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing was published.

He died at home in Cape Coral, Florida. (*His body was discovered January 21. He had been dead for some time.)

obit: CW 2/12/69 (photo); NN 2/4/69; source: BEP Website (photo)