1903 Feb 15. Born Thannet , Kent . He claimed to be 3 years older to enlist in RIC
1911 Census at 5 Garfield Rd, Westbrook, Margate

I cannot get his WW1 service. And in fact RIC Register says just "Mechanic & Driver" and not ex-Soldier. Given his age he probably did not serve.
1920 Nov 30. Joined with RIC number 76011 & ADRIC no (826 ) Mechanic & Driver.
1921 Jan 19. Posted to I Coy
1921 Sep 10 to 23 Sep on Leave
1922 Feb 2. Disbanded at Gormanston
1929 Dec Married Grace Agnes Court in Margate
1939 Census a Old Dutch Cafe, Maidstone Rd, West Ashford, Kent. Living with wife Grace Agnes. They are restaurant proprietors, and he was born 15 Feb 1903
1987 Apr 1. Died Penzance, Cornwall
