Born at Rummy, Wales, CoE. Served six years voluntary infantry duty in NSW. Enlisted 12 July 1916 age 44, forge furnace man. Nok wife, Amy Florence Harris of Palmerston St, Cottesloe Beach. Embarked at Fremantle 9 November 1916 per A8 Argyllshire. Served in England. RTA July 1919 perA38 Ulysses. Service medals: BWM and VM. Cottesloe Beach Methodist Church Honour Roll.