Born at Fulham England, Wesleyan. Enlisted in March 1916 age 33, porter. Nok wife, Hannah Marice Sands of Fairlight St, Cottesloe Beach. Embarked at Fremantle 9 November 1916 per A8 Argyllshire. Served in England and RTA medically unfit 20 December 1917. Service medals: BWM and VM.