Soldiers Died in the Great War states that he was born at Chevington, enlisted in Newcastle-on-Tyneand resided at Acklington. He also served with the 128th Field Company, Royal Engineers.
"By the Green of the Spring" A tribute to the men of Chevington and Broomhill who served in the First World War:; J.H. Hardy; 2004; Amble Social History Group.
His name does not appear on a local war memorial.