Educated at Shipley Central School m. 1934 May [Jackson]; 1 child prev. Company Director, Valley Road Motors (Shipley) Ltd; RAF Jul-40 to Apr-41, AC/2 Cadet Address in 1941: 6 Hilton Ave, Frizinghall, Bradford Postings: 7FPP, 8FPP Off sick from 2 Dec 1942 to 23 Feb 1943, following a crash-landing in Wellington W5587 after complete failure of the port engine. Suspended for 1 day in Dec-43 for Loss of Ferry Pilot's Notes; Aug-44, reprimanded for low flying: "This pilot has not settled down at this pool, I have recommended C.O.O. to post him [back to 7FPP]. O.C. 8FPP "An excellent Officer who, by his good flying and behaviour, has been a real asset to the Pool." d. Mar 1981 - Staincliffe, N Yorks
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