1871 Jun 27 Born Middlesex
1881 census at Islington
1899 Sep 3. Married
1911 census at 2 Merivale Road, Harrow On The Hill
I cannot get his WW1 service. If he had served, then he probaly was not posted abroad
1921 Apr 7. Joined RIC no 80382 & ADRIC no (773). He had been a chef & ex-Soldier
1921 Jun 24. Posted to F Coy
1934 Jan 28 A child Marjorie, baptised in South Africa. They are living at Panorama, Albert Rd, Tam Kloof. Marjorie had moved to S Africa to live, and lived there for 43 years. I assume she decided for a late baptism
1938 Aug 27 Arrives in UK from South Africa. He is retired. Their last permanent home was in Englend
1939 Register A Cafe Owner living in Gillingham, Kent with wife Leah M Hughes
1951 Mar 12. Arrives UK from South Africa. He is retired, living in Somerset, and Leah travels with him
1956 Feb 3 Arrives UK from S Africa
His wife died in Canterbury , but his name is too common to be sure