At time of enlistment was 22 year old Labourer.

Attested 6th September 1914. With British Expeditionary Force 2nd October 1915 - 10th December 1915.

Records note Trench Foot on 30th November 1915, Gun shot wound to face 17th August 1916, had influenza 21st September 1918. In Salonika 24th December 1918.