Joined the royal Navy Air Service in 1917 and is listed as air craftsman.  Next of Kin listed as Edith Estelle and staying at 90 Macneil Street, 19 Gladstone Terrace Wishaw.

When  Discharged Occupation was listed as accountant and previously served in the Highland Light Infantry between 1910 and 1913. Discharged April 1920. 1920.