Attested 19 August 1903 , 1st Battalion Awarded 2nd Class Certificate of Education 22 March 1911 , Promoted Sergeant and appointed Sergeant. Dr. 09 February 1914 , East Yorkshire Regiment Posted wounded Snapper September 1916 , Distinguished Conduct Medal Citation:, For conspicuous gallantry, continuous good work in the trenches, and invariable devotion to duty in assisting his Company Commander , London Gazette 11 March 1916 , Discharged 29 May 1919 wounds , SWB Number B292446 , aged 30 years