Lived at 3 Crescent Street and worked for the Greenock Telegraph as an apprentice compositor. Had poor vision and heart issues. Called up in 20th July 1918 aged 18  and assigned to the Labour Corps. His photograph and detail supplied by his niece Christine Welsh. He was then discharged owing to his disability. Son of Peter Sutherland.

Served with the 468th Employment Company in Blairgowrie and discharged 10/9/1919