Born and raised in Upper Ballunie he farmed not only Upper Ballunie Farm, but also Flatfield. During the war, he won prizes for his Clydesdale heavy horses and in 1944 took a keen interest in the founding of the Strathmore Junior Agriculture Club, which he retained thereafter. He later became know as a breeder of Border Leicester sheep and a sought after judge for cattle and sheep at local shows.
He was a lifelong supporter of Dundee FC but held season tickets for both Dundee and Dundee United clubs allowing him to watch a game every Saturday. He was keen on all sport, particularly tennis, golf and snooker.
He was a member of Kettins Church where he was buried.
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fife Group 4 - Angus | Assistant Group Commander | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Coupar Angus Patrol | Patrol Leader | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
Kettins School and Public School, Coupar Angus
Farmer
Assistant Group Commander of Group 4 and Patrol Leader of Coupar Angus.
His obituary states; "During the war he was a Lieutenant in the Auxiliary Units division of the Home Guard, based in the Kettins area."
The National Archives WO199/3388,
Hancock data held at B.R.A
Blairgowrie Advertiser and East Perthshire News-Review Thu, Feb 9, 1989