Born at Fulham, London, England, Methodist. Enlisted 17 October 1916 age 23, boot repairer. Nok father, Edward Kinrade, Glyde St, Cottesloe Beach. Embarked at Fremantle 29 December 1916 per A34 Persic. Wounded in action in France on 16 September 1918. RTA 28 March 1919 per Karoa. Service medals: BWM and VM.