In 1891 he was living with his parents in Sidemoor, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
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In 1901 he was living with his parents at 20 Broad Street, Sidemoor, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
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In 1918 he was living in 46 Brandon Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, Warwickshire
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He was attested to the army reserve as a private on 10 Dec 1915. He was called to the colours on 23 Apr 1918 and was posted to the Grenadier Guards. He was discharged on demobilization on 31 Mar 1920 and did not serve overseas. In his Short Service Attestation he was described as 1.78 m tall
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