Born in Grenfell, Sask. Attended local public and high schools. In 1938 received pilot's licence from the Winnipeg Flying School. 1 Mar 1940 Married Elma Catherine Hurst. Enl. Regina 17 Jul 1940. he was attached to Middle East Command as a Sergeant-Pilot and flew missions over the island of Rhodes. Surv. Wife at Grenfell, Sask.