Born in March, 1816, and received his professional training at St George's Hospital, where he became a twelve-months pupil to Robert Keate in October, 1834. He entered the Bengal Army as Assistant Surgeon on July 7th, 1838, being promoted Surgeon on March 31st, 1852, and Surgeon Major on February 1st, 1859. In 1844 he was Assistant Surgeon to the 44th Native Infantry, and he saw active service in Afghanistan (1839-1842). He retired on July 23rd, 1863, and for many years lived at 6 Burston Road, Putney, SW, where he died on January 5th 1903.