1892 Aug 15 Born Edinburgh
1892 Baptised Surrey
1901 census in Ash , Surrey
Presumably a disaster happened to the family , as by 1908 , when he entered the army as 1 15 year old, he stated that he had been at Gordons Boys Home. The Gordon Boys’ Home was originally intended for destitute boys who were old enough to work and able to help pay for their keep. However, many younger boys were admitted to the Home which meant at times the income was quite low and constant funds were needed from outside. When he does enlist he gives mother Ada as NOK
1908 Jun 22. Attests to Army Service Corps # M26684
1911 census. He is a driver with the ASC in Woolwich
1914 Aug 12 Posted to France
1915 Mar 4 Posted back UK
1919 Aug 23, Married Camberley, Surrey to May Florence Tuner
1920 Jun 28 Discharged at end of engagement
1920 Nov 26 enlisted with RIC no 75967. ex-soldier & Motor Mechanic
1939 Register, He is a Temp Government Clerk living with wife May F Austin in Chislehurst
1950 Jan 11 Died Margate
