1896 Aug 18. Born Warks His Army form has 27 Jul 1895 in Coventry
1901 census at Coventry
1911 census at 14 Allesley Old Rd Coventry
1915 Sep 4. Enlists as # 120158 in ASC. He is an engine fitter with address as in 1911 census
1915 Nov 11 Posted to MEF
1915 Dec 21 Posted to Mesopotemia
1916 Aug 4 invalided to India
1917 May 1 Posted back to Mesopotamea
1918 Oct 20 Invalided to India
1920 Jun 21 Discharged
1920 Sep 17. Joined RIC no 73484 & ADRIC no 35 (628) . ex-soldier & Motor Driver
Posted to 4 Gds
Posted F Coy
1939 Register at 128 Saint Martin Flats, Birmingham, William Slade. A Newspaper Canvasser with wife Elizabeth