Attended Greenock Academy. Was a Student of Science at Edinburgh University, 1911-14. 

Officer Training Corp Artillery, October 1908 to November 1913.

Cadet B.S.M. Royal Field Artillery (S.R.), Made 2nd Lieutenant August 1914, Lieutant June 1915 and Captain November 1917. Served in France. Was wounded June 1915. 

Is listed in University of Edinburghs Roll of Hounour.