Born at Gravesend, England. CoE. Enlisted 15 June 1916 age 40, cook. Nok sister, Mrs Louisa Newcombe in England. Embarked at Fremantle per A8 Argyllshire 9 November 1916. Served in France. RTA Durham Castle March 1918. Service medals: BWM and VM. Cottesloe and district Honour Rolls.