Born in England, CoE. Enlisted 22 July 1916 age 21, farmhand. Nok mother, Matilda Dainton UK. Embarked at Fremantle 9 November 1916 per A8 Argyllshire. In France, he was wounded four times: 5 May 1917, 21 September 1917, 1 November 1917 and 10 August 1918. Invalided to England and RTA 14 January 1919. Service medals: BWM, and VM. Cottesloe and district Honour Rolls.
