Attested 28 September 1914 , Confirmed in permanent rank Company Quarter Master Sergeant 01 October 1914 , Promoted Acting Company Sergeant Major 14 July 1915 , Medal Index Card entered France 09 September 1915 , Mentioned in Despatches London Gazette 4 January 1917 page 225 , Mentioned in Despatches Haigs despatch dated 09 April 1917 London Gazette Tues 15 May 1917 , Discharged 23 January 1919 , SWB Number B101092 , SWB List O/2984/1 para xxv , Aged 38 years