Attested 26 August 1898 , 2nd Battalion 2nd class shot D Coy January 1908 , Granted 3rd Good Conduct Badge May 1911 Snapper June 1911 , Posted 2nd Battalion proceeded on His Majestys Transport Plassey 13 December 1911 , 3rd Battalion discharged free after 14 years service 24 October 1912 , Mobilized 5 August 1914 , Discharged 30 April 1915 , Silver War Badge number 502653 , Silver War Badge List O/5356/1 , para xvi sickness , Aged 35