Born at Perth, WA, CoE. Enlisted 24 January 1916 age 30, farmer. Nok wife, Doris Evelyn Gilmore, Rookwood St, Mt Lawley. Embarked at Fremantle 9 November 1917 per A73 Commonwealth. Served in Egypt. RTA 4 March 1919 per Port Sydney. Service medals: BWM and VM. Cottesloe and district Honour Rolls.