1871 Jul 7 Born Lanark. Son of Alexander and Jane (nee Jarvey)
1915 Jul 14. Enlisted . He had already served 6 years with HLI. Living at Rutland House, Govan Rd, Glasgow. #26144 in Royal Scots. NOK is his sister Catherine Beaton of Govan
1915 Dec 21 Discharged not likely to become an efficient soldier. Suffered from "mental inertia" and was "useless"
1921 Apr 20 . Joined with RIC no 80628 & ADRIC no (693) Labourer & ex-Soldier
1921 Apr 20 Posted to ADRIC