WWII – Lt. U.S.N.R. November 1941- September 1946. Atlantic, North Pacific, Aleutians, South and Central Pacific, and Okinawa. Commanding Officer U.S.S. Jenks (DE665). Promoted the first statewide Probation System in Georgia. Asst. Attorney General 1951-1953.

Married to Margaret Lancaster on May 5, 1946 Children: Lisa; Sherida; Brian; Hugh C., Jr.