1891
Born in Collingwood, VIC
31/7/1915
Enlisted in the AIF, 11th Reinforcements, 8th Battalion, aged 23
11/10/1915
Embarked aboard the HMAT A71 Nestor
22/2/1916
Transferred to the 6th Battalion
25/3/1916
Embarked from Alexandria, Egypt
30/3/1916
Disembarked at Marseilles, France
3/5/1916
Accidentally shot himself in the foot while cleaning his rifle
4/5/1916
Court of enquiry - opinion that it was accidental resulting from carelessness and neglect
6/5/1916
Admitted to hospital - Boescheyse
12/6/1916
Charged with neglect to the prejudice of good order and military discipline (self-inflicted wound)
- found not guilty
16/6/1916
Transferred to hospital in England
18/12/1916
Rejoined unit in the field
13/8/1917
Promoted to Lance Corporal
5/10/1917
Died of wounds at No. 41 Casualty Clearing Station