He was baptised on 6 September 1876 at East Christ Church, Greenwich. The family were living at 17 Chester Street.

He married Florence Chambers on 19 June 1893 at All Saints, Walworth. He was living at 96 Hinton Street and was employed as a general dealer.

And they had the following  children William, James Henry born 1898 Mary Ann born 26 August 1901, Charlotte Maria born 1900, Arthur Harry born 30 May 1904, Victor Patrick born 17 March 1906, John born 18 January 1910, and Emily born 1 November 1911.

In 1911 he was living at 33 Bronze Street, Deptford SE with his wife Florence and children William, James, Mary, henry, Victor and John. 4 other children have already died.

 He first enlisted 16 February 1892 and served for 7 years. On enlisting he was 5ft 3 ¾ inches tall and weighed 111lbs. he had hazel eyes and light brown hair and a fresh complexion.

He enlisted on 7 October 1914 and had previously served with the West Kent regiment. He was discharged 27 August 1917 due to being no longer physically fit for active service. He was suffering from  pulmonary tuberculosis.

He was 5ft 6 inches tall. He had hazel eyes, grey hair and a fair complexion. He had a scar on his right ankle. He was employed as a dust carrier.

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