He appears to have introduced "Declan" later in life
1900 Aug 26 born Warrington, Lancs
1901 census in Warrington
1911 census at 5 Ryde View, St Johns Wood Road, Butler Rd, Ryde, Hants
1913 His mother and the whole family leave UK for Australia
1918 Sep 9 His father died in the sinking of a Canadian ship in the English Channel. He was a Lt
1920 Feb 20 enlists in Army as # 624462
1920 Aug 23 discharged at his own request. He bought himself out for £35
1920 Dec 17 enlisted in RIC as # 76742.Schoolboy
1921 Jan 6 Posted Kerry
1921 Oct 15 awarded Constabulary Medal
1922 Feb 8 disbanded
1922 Apr 5 . Enlisted in Palestine Gendarmerie as a Constable
1930 married in Lewisham, London to Ivy Townsend
1939 Register living at Banstead Surey, with wife Ivy. He is a Collector Salesman
1963 Apr/Jun died Sussex