Born at Brighton England, CoE. Enlisted 24 June 1915 age 18, labourer. Nok mother, Jane Carter, Bailey St, Nth Fremantle and Leticia St, South Fremantle. Embarked at Fremantle 5 June 1915 per A68 Anchises. Killed in action in France, 4-6 August 1916 and memorialised Villers Bretonneux Memorial. Service medals: 1914-15 Star, BWM, and VM. Cottesloe School Honour Roll.