Recently Divorced and Dating

I met and have been chatting with a recently divorced man (divorced finalized this past January)and he is also a war vet... We seem to connect on several levels and I think I like him.

He's looking for a friend. I like to ask questions and want to avoid being friend zoned because just being someone's friend isn't what I'm looking for HOWEVER, I think it's a great way to build.

Without compromising myself and what I want... Is it wise to continue anything with him?