Born at Footscray Victoria 21 June 1887, Methodist. Enlisted 12 November 1917 age 30, railway shunter. Nok wife, Elsie May Beckett, Ashley, Railway St, Cottesloe. Embarked at Fremantle 23 November 1917 per Canberra. Served in France in 1918 operating railways. RTA per Sardinia 28 May 1919. Service medals: BWM and VM.