Born at Brunley, England, CoE. Enlisted 22 May 1916 age 36, labourer. Nok wife, Maude Emily Stagg, Pearse St, Cottesloe Beach. His own address at enlistment was Horgan St, Cottesloe Beach. Embarked at Fremantle 9 November 1916 per A8 Argyllshire. RTA April 1918. Service medals: BWM and VM.