Born at Horsham, Victoria, Presbyterian. Enlisted 11 January 1915 age 22, grocer. Nok mother, Mrs Elizabeth Kathleen Graham, 61 Albany Rd, Victoria Park, WA. Embarked at Fremantle 22 February 1915 per A50 Itonus. Wounded in action first at Gallipoli on 15 May 1915 and again in France on 23 February 1918. RTA 20 June 1918 per Matatua. Service medals: 1914-15 Star, BWM, VM.