He is recorded as have proficiency in the following:
- General knowledge
- Rifle
- 36 M Grenade
- Sten
- Signalling
- Map Reading
He is a member of C company, 6th Thanet Battalion, Kent Home Guard. As the Platoon signaller he carries the wireless (which might have been a No 18 set). As the wireless is heavy, he carries a Sten gun instead of a rifle.