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 January 1916 and on the conclusion of his training in July proceeded to France where he took an active part in many engagements of importance until the close of the wa, including those of Arras, Vimy Ridge, Ypres, Cambrai and the Retreat and Advance of 1918. He was demobilised in December 1919 after returning to England and holds the General Service and Victory Medals.