Born Hull, 1882. Grandson of Margaret Hopper.
Married at St Luke’s, Hull, on 20 Jan 1907. His wife Fanny lived at 10, Courtney Street, Hull (Army address) and 1, George Terrace, Kent Street, Holderness Road, Hull(war pension address). They had one son Leonard born on 12/1/1913 and daughter, Alice Maud
He was a Postman. Described as 5 foot, 6.5 inches tall, 156 lbs weight, 36.5-38 inch chest. hazel eyes, grey hair, Church of England religion.
Enlisted at Hull, on 19/10/1914, aged 33 years and 7 months. served as a Gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery. Posted to France, on 26/09/1915. Discharged with sickness, on 17/2/1919. Died on 8 July 1923, aged 40.