Born at York WA, CoE. Enlisted 2 May 1916 age 19, cleaner. Nok mother, Mrs Margaret Jane Deans living at Mears St, York then Doyle St, Cottesloe Beach. Embarked at Fremantle per 30 October 1916 A16 Port Melbourne. In France March 1917. RTA per SS Konigin Luise June 1919. Service medals: BWM and VM.
