Born at Busselton, WA, CoE. Enlisted 26 (23) October 1915 age 20, hairdresser. Nok parents living at Cottesloe Beach. Embarked at Melbourne on 20 May 1916 per A7 Medic. Wounded in action in France 19 July 1917. France. RTA 22 December 1917 per A35 Berrima. Service medals: BMW and VM.