Details imported from Luton Absent Voters list and the National Roll of Honour (Section V)
The National Roll of Honour (mostly submitted by families) describes his service as follows: He was in the army at the outbreak of war and in September 1914 was drafted to the Western Front, where he took part in many important engagements including the Retreat from Mons and the Battle of Aisne, Ypres and the Somme, and was gassed. He was demobilised in April 1919 and holds the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals.
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 September 1914, but was retained on important duties with his unit at various stations. Although unable to obtain his transfer overseas before cessation of hostilities he rendered valuable services as Sergeant-Cook and was demobilised in March 1919.