Born at Plymouth England, CoE. Enlisted 12 June 1916 age 31, telephone mechanic. Nok wife, Annie Mabel Ramsay of Dalhousie, Chamberlain St, Cottesloe. Embarked at Fremantle 22 September 1916 per A52 Surada. In France in 1918. RTA June 1919. Service medals: BWM and VM.