1885 Oct 15, born Dublin
1900 His father died in Dublin
1901 census He is at an Industrial School at Artaine South, Drumcondra Rural, Dublin, It was certified to receive boys up to the age of 14 committed by magistrates for matters such destitution, neglect, truancy and minor offences.
1907 Jan 16 enlisted in RIC as #62306. He was a Clerk
1907 May 25. Posted
1916 Jan 19 Enlisted in S Irish Horse
1917 Oct 31 Commissioned 2nd Lt in Hampshire Regt
1919 Jan 7 re-admitted to RIC
1919 Aug 1 Promoted Sgt
1921 Sep 1. The undermentioned temp. Lts. relinquish their commns. on completion of service, 1st Sept. 1921, and retain the rank of Lt.: — 1st Res. Regt.— W. A. Stratford.
1922 Mar 15 Disbanded
1922 Mar 16. enlisted in Palestine Gendarmerie as a Lieutenant . Permanent Sgt in RIC
then disappears