Born at East Trentham, Victoria, Salvation Army. Enlisted 3 July 1916 age 40, labourer. Nok wife, Elizabeth A. Newton, 663 Newcastle St, Leederville. Embarked at Fremantle 29 January 1917 per A28 Miltiades. Served in France. RTA 22 November 1919 per A60 Aeneas. Service medals: BMW and VM.