Born at Somersetshire, England. CoE. Enlisted 5 July 1916 age 39, railway employee. Nok mother, Mercy Hanney Kidney, Battle St, Cottesloe Beach. Embarked at Fremantle 30 October 1916 per A16 Port Melbourne. Wounded in action in France on 3 May 1917. RTA 27 August 1917 per Pakeha. Service medals: BWM and VM.
