Lived 5 Caddlehill Street, Greenock.
5 brothers William, Robert, George, Alexander, John. 2 sisters Catherine, Agnes. He was employed as an apprentice iron-moulder with Rankin & Blackmore
Attested 16/10/15. With Egyptian Expeditionary Force 3/5/16 - 6/4/18.GSW 19/4/17. With British Expeditionary Force 19/4/18.
Buried at grave close to large French Military Cemetery, 1 1/2 kilos south west of Parey Figny.