Living in Winnipeg in 1940, Butch joined the Army (RCE) and served overseas. In England he attended an Asst PTI Course at the ASPT in Aldershot. Returning to Canada and Chilliwack as a Sgt in 1944 he was the Sr Basic and PT Instructor at the Engineering School. In 1955, as a 45 year old WO2, Butch stood out as a candidate on the first Gp3PTI Course in Borden. Returning back to his old job in Chilliwack, he remained there until 1959 when he was promoted to WO1 and posted to ASPT as the first RSM. In 1965 he retired back to Chilliwack and worked as the range warden until finally retiring in 1975. An excellent coach and trainer, he had a positive influence on many CF athletes and Branch members