Born Irvine. Worked as a Labourer. Son of John and Lizzie McCann, 8 East Shaw Street, Greenock. Had 1 Brother and 3 Sisters. Craneman with Rankin & Blackmore
Attested 19th January 1915. Transferred from 5th Battalion to 1/8th Battalion of British Expeditionary Force on 2nd August 1916.