Born at Wanganui NZ, CoE. Enlisted 17 July 1916 age 31, clerk. Nok wife, Annie J. Beckett, Swan St, Cottesloe Beach. Embarked at Fremantle 8 November 1916 per A8 Argyllshire. Served out his time in England. RTA per SS Port Lyttleton 19 October 1917 with severe bronchitis. Discharged 27 December 1917. Service medals: BWM only.