Born on August 4th, 1799. He was gazetted Assistant Surgeon to the 3rd Foot Guards on December 4th, 1823; was promoted Battalion Surgeon to the Regiment, renamed the Scots Fusilier Guards, on July 22nd, 1845, and later Surgeon Major on February 17th, 1854. He was with his regiment in Portugal in 1826-1827. During the Crimean War he was attached to the Regimental Hospital in London, his work including both recruiting and invaliding. He retired on half pay on March 20th, 1857, his Commanding Officer putting on record the high esteem and respect in which he was held, whilst his fellow-officers made him a presentation of plate. The Colonel of the regiment, the Duke of Cambridge, appointed him to his household. He died at his home in Charlwood Street, Belgravia, on December 2nd, 1867.