Enlisted in the armed services during World War II on October 13, 1942, and was relieved from active duty on November 24, 1945.
During the Korean War, Lt Snow was recalled to active duty on August 24, 1950 and served with the 62nd ASF Troop Carrier Squadron.
2nd Lt. Snow died on September 13, 1950 and was returned to the United States. He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood, Tennessee.