This appears to be the man as he is 2 months on the census date in 1881. We can then follow him to 1911, but I cannot get his war service
1881 Feb 5. Born Rowley Regis, , Staffs
1881 census at Dudley, Rowley Regis, Staffs
1901 census at Rowley Regis
1911 census at 5 Silverthorne Lane, Cradley Heath
1920 Nov 25. RIC no 75975 & ADRIC no 87 (701) ex-Soldier and Loco Stoker
Posted to 4 Gds
1921 May 17 Posted F Coy
1921 May 28. Struck off no4 Gds
1955 Died Rowley Regis