He joined the 6th Battalion of the Highland Light Infantry, based in Yorkhill, and part of the 157th Infantry Brigade, 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division, which was fully mobilised in 1939.
In 1939, the individual became a member of the 6th Battalion of the Highland Light Infantry, based in Yorkhill, and part of the 157th Infantry Brigade within the 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division that was fully mobilised.