1881 Mar 28 Born Surrey, His mother Selina died soon after his birth. By 1901 census his father had remarried
1891 census at Muschamp Road, Camberwell
1899 Jun 8 Enlisted in Royal Marine Artillery
1901 census He is a Gunner with Marines in Dorset
1911 census With RN on HMS Dominion
1920 Aug 20 Discharged at end of engagement
1920 Nov 12 enlisted with RIC no 75483. ex-soldier
1922 Jan 27 Disbanded