Born in Forgandenny, Perth. Originally listed as grocer working for Lusk & Co. Wife as Next of Kin. 1 Child Commercial traveller for Leitch & Co. Wholesale, Tobago Street.
Lived at 30 Wellington Street, Greenock.
Had served in 1st VB A & SH. Was at camps in Largs, Woodhead and Monzie. Promoted Sergeant 1912. Reported wounded in original press reports.