Description
He was born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, on 8 November 1864 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class on 17 February 1880. He was promoted Able Seaman on 26 March 1885, and joined H.M.S. Conquest on 15 February 1889. He served on her during the Witu Expedition of 1890, and was promoted Leading Seaman on 26 May 1891; Petty Officer Second Class on 16 December 1891; and Petty Officer First Class on 3 October 1892.
Promoted Chief Petty Officer on 18 June 1901, whilst serving in H.M.S. Duke of Wellington. He was shore pensioned on 16 January 1903, but saw further service during the Great War (entitled to a British War Medal only).
Sold with copied record of service and medal roll.
