Born January 27, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA, Harry enlisted in the Army in 1946. He served his county for two years in Japan at the end of World War Il.  During his time in Japan, his friend signed him up for paratrooper's school. On the first jump, during turbulent weather, many of the paratroopers were injured. That was the first and last time he ever jumped. Harry was also very creative with his money during his time in Japan. They would ration out cigarettes and he didn't smoke. He would sell them to the Japanese to make a little extra money.

Following discharge from the Army, he went to school for aircraft repair and maintenance. He purchased a small plane and restored it in his aircraft repair school. He went on to get his pilot license. Harry enjoyed flying the plane for a few years.

In 1948 he joined the Navy Reserves  and 1950 was activated and stationed in Barbers Point Hawaii during the Korean War. After serving in the reserves, he entered college in 1953 at Long Beach State University and received his degree in Industrial Arts. He then began teaching in Orange County California.

He met his wife Joy in 1952 at the Methodist Church. They got married in 1954 and had three sons Mark, Scott and Curtis. They raised their three boys in Garden Grove California. In the 1960's he received his master degree from Whittier College. After 30 years he retired from teaching. Harry and his wife decided to retire in Prescott Arizona. They lived there for 25 years. During his time in Prescott he volunteered at the VA Hospital. Harry and Joy now reside in Orange County California and enjoy their 12 Grand Kids and 12 Great Grandchildren.