John lived with his dad who died on February 15, 1896. While his mom died of diabetes on November 14, 1896. He also had a little brother named Hilary. On March 22, 1916, he was married to a woman named Edith Bratt. Then, he and Edith had 4 children, Christopher, Priscilla, John and Michael. Both Michael and Christopher both joined the Royal Air Force. Later on, Michael became a schoolmaster while Christopher became a University lectuar and their only daughter Priscilla became a social worker.