Born at Richmond, Sth Aust. Wesleyan. Enlisted 28 June 1915 age 29, horse driver. Nok mother, Maggie Bodinner, Elizabeth St, Cottesloe. Embarked at Fremantle 5 June 1915 per A2 Geelong. Served at Gallipoli. RTA 12 April 1916 per A63 Karoola suffering heart disease and discharged 30 August 1916. Re-enlisted 29 January 1917 as a Gunner. And embarked for active service 9 November 1917. Proceeded to France 7 September 1918. RTA per Konigin Luise. Discharged at Perth 27 February 1920 and died 15 October 1947. Service medals:1914-1915 Star, BWM and VM.