Painter, born in Blackwater, Hampshire. He attended Portsmouth and Croydon Schools of Art, 1935–8, and Slade School of Fine Art, 1939 and 1948–51. Was a member of RWA, also exhibiting at RA, RP, Paris Salon and in the provinces and having solo shows in Britain and abroad. Completed a number of paintings in churches in South Africa and Zimbabwe. Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery holds his work. Lived in North Petherton, Somerset.