37 year old ships Joiner with Rankin & Blackmores, living at 49 Rue End St. Rankin & Blackmore however were not happy with his timekeeping and wrote wondering if because he was in a protected trade whether he could serve in army if found lacking. They stated they could dispense with his services
Enlisted 10th Dec 1915 - however failed his trade test. Posted BEF 11/8/17
