During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment). She proven a private college at Hebden Bridge. Kim Roberts Tommy and Mary ran a visitor residence catering for activity and show-company clientele Cotton & Wood Brewers at Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge. See Cosy Corner Guest House & Café, Hebden Bridge Cote Hill Area between King Cross and Sowerby Bridge on the Burnley Road.