Son of Mrs. Hercock (formerly Worthington), of 40, Sandwich Street, Walkden, Lancashire, and formerly of 110, Ellesmere Street, Farnworth. Resided with his grandfather, Mr. Stewart, at 32, Penn Street, Horwich, Lancashire. Employed at Horwich Loco Works in the gas-producing department. Previous territorial service with 4th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Posted missing and subsequently presumed killed.