Thanks so much for your help so far - other details which may be helpful: >From his birth certificate - born 4 August 1892. Father Charles George HUDSON, mother Emmeline HUDSON (nee RICKUS). Address at birth - 47 Albert Road, Handsworth, West Bromwich. Don't know anything about his war service because he always refused to talk about the war or his family. He emmigrated to NZ in 1923. Any help gratefully received. Unfortunately we are not subscribed to Ancestory.com Kind regards Sue & Evan Thomas Blackmore and Gibson historic cottages http://heritagenelson.co.nz/ - cottage accommodation in Nelson, New Zealand