The date in RIC is 31 Aug 1891, so I am not sure this is he.
1885 Aug 31 Born Durham
1901 census at High Broom Farm
1920 Nov 16 enlisted with RIC no 755612. Foreman Engineer
1920 Dec 6 Promoted T/Sgt
1921 May 1. Promoted T/Head Constable
1922 Feb 9 Disbanded
1939 register at High Broom Farm, Consett whith his mother Mary Jane. He is a farmer
1975 died Durham