Born c.1883. Worked as a Labourer. 

Son, Peter, was born 18th October 1910 and daughter, Jeanie, 16th April 1913. His wife died 3rd July 1917 at which point his sister Elizabeth Eadie of 83 Belville Street became the guadian of the children. 

His father, James, of 10 Chapel Street was listed as his next of kin.

Signed with 92nd Battery Royal Field Artillery in 1901. Served South Africa. Transferred to army reserve in 1909.

Mobilised Athlone August 1914. Posted 13th September 1914. Served with British Expeditionry Force and at Salonica.