Worked on the Makaha goldfield. Commissioned 8th June 1918 he was to lose his life only a few months later. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918. On Macheke War Memorial
LG Sup 25 Nov 1916 - "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He greatly assisted in a bombing attack, himself organising a small party and rushing the enemy. Later, he led a daring patrol and obtained most valuable information."