Born in Beith. The Mill, Kilmacolm. Carter to trade. His wife(Emily Kerr) and child were living in Winnipeg, Canada

Listed in Kilmacolm Service Roll as Despatch Rider. Enlisted in Greenock, aged 33, on 25/1/1915. Served Meditteranean Expedition Force 16/12/15 - 27/2/16 and then in France