1872 Mar 5 born : Stranraer,Wigtown,Scotland Father: David Ringland . Mother: Mary Alexander
1891 Sep 5 Enlisted in Royal Navy - 12 years
1904 Jan 5 Discharged end of contract
1916 May 15 enrolled in RNR
1919 May 28 Demobilized
1921 Jun 15 enlisted with RIC no 81549. ex-Navy & Rigger
1921 Aug 7 Resigned- unable to carry out his duties
1954 Died Gorbals, Glasgow