1881 Jul 22. Born Derby
1891 census living in Derby with parents Samuel & Hannah. His father was a tinplate worker
1901 census in Derby

1908 Feb 22 Married Violet Winson

1911 census at 9 Cannon Hill Grove, Hallam St, Balsall Heath
1914 Sep 2. Enlisted into Rifle Brigade. He was a Tinsmith. Wife Violet at Church St , Derby

1915 Feb 22 Transfers to Pioneer Btn of Durham Light Infantry
1916 Mar 3 Transfers to MGC
1919 Feb 25 Demobilized Section 2 Army Reserve
1919 Sep 28. Re-Enlisted for one year in RAMC
1920 Sep 29 Discharged at end of engagement. He was in UK for this
1920 Oct 4. Joined RIC no 73931 & ADRIC no. 436 & 211 (732) Metal worker & ex-soldier
Posted K Coy
1921 Mar 13 Posted 2 Vets
1921 May 31. Posted to G Coy as Medical Orderly
1921 Jul 16 to 30 Jul on Leave
1921 Sep 13 to 10 Oct on Leave
1923 May 11 Trouble at home

1925 Jan 17 Fined 10/- for using bad language in Derby
1930 Electoral Roll has him living at 23 City Road , Derby. His wife is not listed there
1937 Died Derby aged 56
1943 His son killed in WW2
