Born on October 6th, 1807, and was for twelve months from February 4th, 1829, a pupil of Sir Benjamin Brodie’s at St George’s Hospital. He served as surgeon’s mate on board the *Vansittart* (1830-1831) and as surgeon on board the *Prince Regent* (1832-1833). He entered the Bombay Army as Assistant Surgeon on April 12th, 1837, being promoted Surgeon on November 20th, 1849, and Surgeon Major on January 13th, 1860. He retired on August 14th, 1862. He saw long and active service in Afghanistan (1839-1840), with the Mahi-Kanta Field Force against the Bhils (1837-1838), in the operations against Appa Sahib, Ex-Rajah of Nagpur (1842); against the Rohillas (1854), the campaign in Persia (1856-1857), and the Indian Mutiny (1857-1858), where he was present at the capture of Jhingur, Banda, and Kimri, and the actions of Panwari and Indri (Mentioned in Despatches, Medal with Clasp). He was in the Nizam’s service in 1844. He died at Sandgate on August 22nd, 1881. He does not appear to have paid his Fellowship fees, as his name remains in the Members’ List in the Calendar till his death.