Beni-Israel soldier. He enlisted in the 19th Regiment Native Infantry Jan. 15, 1849, was made jemidar Oct. 1, 1861, and promoted subahdar Jan. 1, 1870. He was present at the battles of Multan, Gujarat, the Punjab (awarded medal and two clasps), Rajghur, Mungrowlee, Sindwah, and Kurai in central India (medal); served in Afghanistan from 1878 to 1880 (medal and clasp); and retired March 6, 1881.