Labourer. Born Greenock. Married, to Betsy, with two daughters - Mary & Helen. Lived 8 Manse lane, Greenock. He had one brother Hugh, and 3 sisters Lizzie, Mary & Maggie
Enlisted Greenock 10/11/15. Embarked for France 13/11/15. Reported missing, presumed dead 16/10/16. His grave was then listed as 2 miles south, south west of Bapaume