Born at Subiaco, WA. RC. Enlisted 13 December 1915 age 24, hardware assistant. Nok mother, Elizabeth Mary Jones, 375 Mueller Rd, Subiaco, WA. Embarked at Fremantle 17 April 1916 per A60 Aeneas. Wounded in action in France on 18 November 1916. RTA 16 June 1919 per SS Ormonde. Service medals: BWM and VM. Cottesloe and district Honour Rolls.
