Born in 1912 in Cardiff NSW, Wal became an Apprentice Electrical Mechanic with BHP in 1928. He was with BHP until 1949 when he joined Darks Ice & Cold Storage of Newcastle as Works Electrician.
He was appointed Engineer in 1967, Works Manager in 1973 and General Manager in 1975. Wal then became Managing Director, a position in which he remained until his retirement in 1986.
He was active in association affairs and was President of the NSWCSA 1979-80 and the CSAA 1981-81. He was elected a Life Member in 1982.
