Attested 12 February 1913 – Awarded 2nd Class Certificate of Education. (Snapper August 1913) – Appointed. Lance Corporal 25 July 1913 – Medal Index Card entered France 08 September 1914 with 1st Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment – Also served with 2nd Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment – Discharged 19 February 1919 wounds – Silver War Badge Number B316111 – Silver War Badge List O/4857/1 – Aged 25 Years – Photo and Write up 11 November 1914 Hull Daily Mail