Attested 2 September 1909 , Classified Marksman 29 April 1913 , East Yorkshire Regiment Posted wounded Snapper October 1916 , Presented Distinguished Conduct Medal at a ceremony at York April 1917. For conspicuous bravery and good work on August 9th 1915 during the attack on Hooge Snapper May 1917 , London Gazette 15 September 1915 For conspicuous bravery and good work on the 9th August 19l5,”during the attack on Hooge, when he supervised a bomb depot, and greatly helped to supply the parties at the front with upwards of 3,000 bombs, under a heavy shell fire. , Discharged 16 March 1917 wounds , SWB Number 151915 , East Yorkshire Regiment Awarded disability pension of 25/, a week for 2 months conditional and 3/6 for Distinguished Conduct Medal Snapper May 1917