Born: October 19, 1884 in Necton, Norfolk, England
Died: September 3, 1916, Killed In Action, near Monquet Farm., Le Boiselle, Somme Region, France
After School: In 1896 emigrated to Canada with an uncle. Spent a year in Montreal before coming to Tavistock in 1897.
Enlisted: January 18, 1915, 34th Battalion, Stratford. Re-enlisted September 22, 1915 in B Company of the 72st Battalion in Stratford.
Served: France
Medals or Awards: Name on Vimy War Memorial in France and War Memorial in Stratford.
Discharged: KILLED IN ACTION
Family: Parents - Samuel and Fanny (Green)
Wife - Marie (McCauley) married 1908
Sisters - 2 in Nottingham, England
Son - Melville
Daughters - Thelma and Melvina
Comments: This information as contributed by his granddaughter, Sandra Hunter, and her husband Thomas.