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 joined (the Royal Fusiliers) in December 1916 and in the following February was sent to France. He took part in much heavy fighting, and was wounded at Ypres. He also served at Arras, Vimy Ridge. Passchendaele Ridge and Cambrai. He was demobilised in March 1919 after his return home and holds the General service and Victory Medals.