Was born in the Infantry Barracks at Canterbury on July 15th, 1819. He joined the Army as Staff Assistant Surgeon on July 21st, 1846, was transferred to the 2nd West India Regiment on July 21st, 1848, and was promoted Surgeon to the 3rd West India Regiment on October 21st, 1853. He joined the Staff (2nd Class) on October 26th, 1855, was transferred to the 67th Foot on January 26th, 1858, rejoined the Staff on September 24th, 1859, was transferred to the 55th Foot on August 16th, 1861, was promoted Surgeon Major of the same regiment on July 21st, 1866, and rejoined the Staff on October 9th, 1869. He retired on half pay with the honorary rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Hospitals on March 27th, 1872. For a time he practised or resided at Donaghadee, Co Down, and then at Hill House, Uxbridge, where he was Surgeon Major to the 5th Middlesex Militia. Latterly he resided at 1 Godwyne Road, Dover, and died at Charlton, Dover, on November 17th, 1894.