Born at Cambridge England, CoE. Enlisted 14 August 1916 age 25, motor driver. Nok wife, Rose Ellen Ryder of 19 Simpson St, West Perth. Embarked Fremantle 22 February 1915 per A 50 Itonus. Diagnosed with tuberculosis and RTA for discharge December 1917. Service medals: BWM and VM. Cottesloe and district Honour Rolls.