Political organisation: CP
Date of arrival: 14 March 1937
Date of death: 1 April 1938
Comments: Worked in Albacete and Barcelona before joining the Battalion in May 1937 just before the battle of Brunete. Returned briefly to England in September 1937. Commended for his work at Teruel. On sick leave in March 1938 until his return when he came Battalion Commissar once again. Killed trying to shoot at a Tank Commander at Calaceite. 'Politically sound. Militarily ambitious and is too prone to take over Military Commander's duties. Strong character but finds it difficult to work collectively with other comrades. Strong individualistic tendencies. Personally courageous.' RGASPI 545/6/207 p.16 'Very brave- High political development' p.18. 'Muy bien antifascista' Moscow 545/6/207 p.18.
Source: IBA Box 21 File A, RGASPI 545/6/91, FR, BA & W&C. Daily Worker, 27 July 1938, p.3.
