Born in Rome, Adams County, Ohio. A resident of Spring Green, Sauk County, Wisconsin when he enlisted as a Private in the 6th Independent Battery, Wisconsin Light Artillery. Mustered out at Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. Joined by transfer Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington on 15 Mar 1913. Elected as Post Officer of the Day on 26 Jul 1913 and re-elected for 1914. Later joined Daniel McCook Post No. 105 of Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington. Served as Post Commander in 1920. Died in Wenatchee, Washington.