After going through ROTP, Bill became a Lt in the Army in 1970 upon graduation from Western University (London, ON) and served at Borden, Comox, Trenton, RMC, RRMC, NDHQ and his final years were spent at Esquimalt. He would often comment that his most meaningful work was while serving at RRMC Victoria. Bill was physically active during the 70s and 80s playing for many Base teams. In the later years he became a biker and golfer. Bill died of lymphatic cancer at age 43. He is buried in the military cemetery near the 12th green of the Gorge Vale Golf Course.