Born at Napier NZ, CoE. Enlisted 27 April 1916 age 41, bank officer. Nok mother. Catherine Balfour. Embarked at Fremantle 29 January 1917 per A28 Miltiades. Served in England and in France. Gunshot wound to thigh 12 October 1917. RTA September 1919. In later years may have resided at Marine Pde. Cottesloe. Service medals: BWM and VM.