Born at Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, England, RC. Enlisted 8 October 1914 age 24, produce merchant. Nok father, 44 Kent Road, Preston, Lancashire, England. Embarked at Fremantle 8 February 1915 per A47 Mashobra. Severe wound to the left leg at Walker’s Ridge, Gallipoli on 7 August 1915. Leg amputated at the thigh. RTA May 1916 per A32 Themistocles. Service medals: 1914-1915 Star, BWM and VM. Notation at top of page of medical record and pension gives his address c/o T. Garth, Napoleon St, Cottesloe.
