15[BBB]: Educ at Cranbrook, Imperial Service College, Windsor and RMC Sandhurst 1916. Regular Commission 2nd Lt Dorsetshire Regt July 1916; Lt Jan 1918. War of 1914-18 : joined 1 Bn of the regt in France Nov 1917. Comd of a representative party of the regt at an inspection by King George V Aug 1918.

He was killed in action 3rd Oct 1918. His CO wrote of him that he was very willing and thoroughly reliable, and always carried out his duties bravely. Another officer added that he was loved and esteemed, not only by his brother officers, but especially by the men of the HQ Coy he commanded. BWM, VM.

He was very musical, his special love being the church organ.