Eugene T. Carson, a former Honolulu liquor control administrator and retired Army lieutenant colonel who served during three wars, died April 3. His age was not disclosed.

Carson was president of the Rotary Club of Ala Moana during 1983-84 and very involved in community service, fellow Rotary member Leon Wolfley said.

"There's no questions about Gene's honesty and integrity," Wolfley said. "He lived the four-way test in Rotary. I would remember Gene for that mischievous sparkle in his eyes and his willingness to take on any assignment. Gene was a go-getter and it kind of typifies his life."

The Rotary four-way test asks: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

A native of East Stroudsbourg, Pa., Carson spent 30 years in the Army and was Honolulu liquor control administrator from 1976 to 1988.

Carson was a B-17 tailgunner and flight engineer during World War II and flew 50 missions, volunteering for 25 more than required, according to his family. In 2000, Carson wrote a book, "Wing Ding, Memories of a Tailgunner."

He later became a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. Carson served two tours in Korea as chief of the language branch at Panmunjom and was in charge of the military police unit at Long Bingh in Vietnam.

"His heart was working at about 15 percent capacity when I last saw him eight weeks ago but his mind was sharp and he encouraged Rotarians to come see him," Wolfley said.

Carson is survived by his wife, Kay; daughter, Esther H.C. Price; twin brother, John; and granddaughter Victoria C.P. D'Olier.

A service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the National Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. No flowers.