He was born in Scotland. ref. "Rhodesian Roll of Honour" by P. Geldenhuys (Roll compiled by Dr. J. R. T. Wood). Amendments from "Rhodesian Combined Forces Roll of Honour 1966-1981", by Adrian Haggett and Gerry van Tonder.
Awarded the Commissioner's Commendation whilst still a constable in 1973, for his efforts in the Op Hurricane area