He was a Bandsman with the 2nd Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby), who was killed in action in France on 20th September 1914. His military number was 1045.
The Bromley & Kentish Times reported that he had spent 6.5 years in India and was at home on a 6 months furlough when he was called up to rejoin the regiment. He lived on Recreation Road, Shortlands.
He was later commemorated at the memorial service at Bromley Parish Church the following year.
Source:
Bomley & District Times, 27th Nov 1914, pg 7
Bromley & District Times, 9th July 1915, pg 3
