Died from the injuries he sustained three days earlier, in the early hours of 23rd December when, during an enemy air raid, Manchester Division HQ in East Union Street, Old Trafford, was demolished by a high explosive bomb. Five officers were killed that morning and another died from his injuries on 1st January 1941. Posthumously awarded a King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct.

Roll of Honour Citation

Died from the injuries he sustained three days earlier, in the early hours of 23rd December when, during an enemy air raid, Manchester Division HQ was demolished by a high explosive bomb.