Harold Debenham had a long and distinguished career with over 24 years of service spanning 5 separate enlistments.

He served in both the Pacific and European Theaters and several countries, including Japan, Korea, Vietnam and Germany. He served a combat tour in Vietnam.

During his 24 years of service, he received numerous Awards and Decorations. Among those were:
-WW II Victory Medal
-Occupation Medal for Japan
-National Defense Service Medal
-AOM (Army of Occupation Medal - Germany)
-Vietnam Service Medal
-Bronze Star
-Good Conduct Medal with 6 clusters