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Brighton G.S.; 3rd year Law. 9.7.16, London, R.N. Air Service, Probationary Flight Sub.-Lieut.; rank confirmed March 1917; promoted Flight Lieut. January 1918; transf. R.A.F. 1.4.18 as Capt.; training till December 1916; to Flying Boats English coast, North Sea, Dutch and German coasts till 24.8.18, then to Australia on sick leave. Despatches. Demob. 1.3.19 while on leave in Melbourne.