Attested 07 September 1914 at City hall Hull – Medal Index Card entered Egypt 23 December 1915 with 11th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment – Entered Marseilles France 8 March 1916 – Distinguished Conduct Medal awarded while with A Coy 11th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment for an action on 28 June 1918 – London Gazette 30 October 1918 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This NCO was acting as company Serjeant-major during our attack. Single-handed he captured five of the enemy who were delaying our advance with machine-gun fire, and, on reaching the final objective, he was of the greatest assistance to the company and platoon commanders in reorganizing the men and consolidating the captured position. Throughout the attack and during the very intense hostile bombardment that followed he set a very fine example of steadfast determination and cheerful fortitude to all his company. – Company Sergeant Major of A Coy 11th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment from June 1918 to November 1918 – Transferred Class Z Army Reserve – Applied for a replacement Distinguished Conduct Medal and trio 4 September 1928 via Director of Municipal Museums Hull – Campbell Street Anlaby Road Hull Roll of Honour Hull Daily Mail 04 November 1916 – AVL Hull 1918