Danny served 21 and a half years in the New Zealand Army (Compulsory Military Training 13 September 1952 - 11 September 1955 and as a Regular 18 July 1957 - 26 January 1979) with time spent in both the RNZIR and the NZSAS. Danny retired 26 January 1979 at the rank of WO1.

He served his country in the following operational theatres:
Malaya – 1st Battalion, NZ Regiment From: 15/12/1957 To: 25/11/1959
Thailand – NZSAS Squadron From: 2/06/1962 To: 16/09/1962
Borneo – 3 Troop, 1 Detachment, 1 Ranger Squadron From: 4/03/1965 To: 12/10/1965
Borneo – 3 Detachment, 1 Ranger squadron From: 8/01/1966 To: 12/06/1966
Vietnam – 4 Troop, NZ Special Air Service From: 14/11/1969 To: 13/12/1970

His medallic entitlement is as follows:
British Empire Medal
The New Zealand Operational Service Medal
The General Service Medal (1918-62) with clasp “Malaya”
The New Zealand General Service Medal 1992 (non-war