Born Barton Lincolnshire, 1887. Son of Elizabeth Hempsall, of 17, Albany Street, Burton Road, Lincoln and 34, Manvers Street, Hull (War Pension address). A Police Constable, living at, 6, Holborn Mount, Witham, Hull (1911 Census).
Served as Air Mechanic, Royal Air Force. Discharged on 22 Oct 1920. Died of war aggravated Tuberculosis, on 20/01/1921, aged 34.
