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: 11th Suffolk Regiment; He joined in June 1916 and later in the same year was drafted to the Western Front. He took part in many great engagements including those of Arras, Cambrai and Amiens and was twice wounded and gassed. He was demobilised in September 1919 after his return to England and he holds the General Service and Victory Medals.