Details imported from Luton Absent Voters list and the National Roll of the Great War (Section V)

The National Roll (mostly submitted by families) describes his service as follows: He volunteered in 1915 and in the following year proceeded overseas. Whilst on the Western Front he fought in many battles including those of Arras, Cambrai, St Quentin, the Somme and the allied advance into Germany. He returned home after the cessation of hostilities and was demobilised in January 1919 and hold the General Service and Victory Medals.