Details imported from Luton Absent Voters list and National Roll of the Great War (Section V)

The National Roll (mostly submitted by families) describes his service as follows: 1st Air Mechanic Royal Air Force ( late RNAS) - he volunteered in June 1915 and after his training served on important duties with a Handley Page Bombing Squadron until 1917 when he was sent to France where he served until the end of the war and rendered valuable services. He was demobilised in October 1919 and holds the General Service and Victory Medals.