Described by W. J. Townsend Collins in his book Rugby Recollections as "one of those great hearted players who refuse to give up even when the position seems hopeless. .... played the orthodox game of the day with supreme success. A fine golfer, a modest man, by profession he was a gifted architect."
A Sergeant in World War I in Royal Welch Fusiliers, having refused a commission. He had joined the Public Schools Brigade. Died in action at Cambrai, March 14th 1916.
Buried at Cambrin Churchyard Extension Cemetery, Bethune, France.