War service: Western Front

Embarked Melbourne, 23 November 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 29 January 1917. Marched in to 6th Training Bn, Larkhill, 31 January 1917.

Proceeded overseas to France, 25 April 1917; taken on strength, 23rd Bn, 2 May 1917.

Wounded in action (gassed, concussion), 22 September 1917, and admitted to 6th Australian Field Ambulance; transferred to 32nd Stationary Hospital, Wimereux, 24 September 1917; to No 1 Convalecent Depot, Boulogne, 1 October 1917; discharged to Base Depot, Trouville, 7 October 1917; admitted to 14th Convalescent Depot, Trouville, 8 October 1917; to No 2 General Hospital (injury to hands and legs); to No 4 Convalescent Depot, Havre, 26 January 1918; discharged to Base Details, and rejoined 23rd Bn, 24 February 1918.

On leave to England, 1 March 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 19 March 1918.

Admitted to 5th Australian Field Ambulance, 20 March 1918 (orchitis); transferred to 54th General Hospital, 4 April 1918; to No 1 Convalescent Depot, Boulogne, 10 April 1918; to No 10 Convalescent Depot, Ecault, 12 April 1918; discharged to Base Details, 18 April 1918; rejoined unit, 1 June 1918.

On leave to United Kingdom, 19 January 1918; rejoined unit, 13 February 1918.

Marched out for transfer to United Kingdom Agricultural School, 2 April 1919. Marched in to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 10 April 1919. Leave extended to 30 April 1919.

Granted Non-Military Employment, with pay and allowances, 2 May-2 August 1919.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Persic', 13 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 29 August 1919; discharged Melbourne, 12 March 1920.