Here is a picture of Dad and his Siena College buddy Johnny Mancini taken in 1942. World War 2 was underway but they were both in college. They were anxious to prepare for their role in the war so they signed up for pilot training. John joined the Army Air Force after further training and was missing in action by 1943. Dad, unable to join the Air Force because of eye problems, joined the Marine Corps Reserve in April 1942 and was commissioned Lieutenant in May 1943 at Quantico.