He served in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant and Warehouse Supervisor from 1943 to 1946. He took a brief leave of absence in 1951 when the National Guard was federalized for the Korean War and returned to WHOI in January 1952. In 1962 he was promoted to Deputy Controller, working with Harvey MacKillop. He retired from WHOI in 1976 and remained affiliated with the Institution as a long-time member of the Associates. She is deceased.
Funeral services are private.
Donations may be made in Henry Behren s name to the Memorial Fund of St. Barnabas, Box 203, Falmouth, MA 02540.