Attested 29 January 1915 – 9th Battalion Gazette March 1915 enlisted from the Manchester Police are appointed Acting Sergeants from 3rd February 1915 – 9th Battalion Qualified in Musketry at Strensall 10th rifle course Distinguished 5 to 21 April 1915 – Medal Index Card British War Medal & Victory Medal with 1st Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment – Also served with 11th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment – Transferred Class Z Army Reserve – Photo WO and Sergeants 9th Battalion York 1915