Recieved life membership in 1947.
A member of the first Ainslie team in 1927 and First Grade Coach 1932. He coached junior teams and umpired 1935-1941 and was prominent in the re-establishment of the club post war. Awarded Football Club Life Membership 1947, he was Football Club President 1957-1971 and Club Patron 1977-1986.
A Life Member of the Junior and Senior Football Leagues he received the National Australian Football Council Merit Award in 1956. Foundation President of the Social Club 1957-1971. He was awarded the BEM in 1970 for service to the community, particularly junior sport.