Born Greenock. Enlisted Dunoon. Accountant, Victoria Villa, Royal Crescent, Dunoon. Mother Isabella lived at 32 Brougham Street, Greenock. 2 brothers John & Lawrence 2 sisters Eleanor and Margaret

Signed with the 5th Reserves 10/12/15. Mobilised 21/2/1917 BEF 6/6/17 Sent to D Coy