Permanent fireman, No. 2 Hose Division.
He was appointed Second Assistant Chauffeur on the Motor Engine "Patricia" on January 5, 1816, as Eugene Woodworth was promoted to First Chauffeur on the same apparatus.
Enlisted Private 85th Battalion, March 15th, 1916. Went overseas on October 13th, 1916, although the minutes of the Board of Control stated that he resigned on April 6, 1916, "to go overseas."