Enlisted at Brisbane 19/05/1916 age 20 years. His address, Reids Ck, Gayndah. His next of kin (NOK), Mother, Mrs Mary Roach, Reids Ck. On enlistment he was 5ft 8, weighed 154 lbs and stated his occupation as a Farmer. He left Australia for service overseas. He was wounded twice. He returned to Australia and discharged 1919.