Walkerton Telescope 1918 Index of Soldiers
A2017.008.008
This is an alphabetical index of 1918 Walkerton Telescope newspaper articles referencing soldiers, and other generally topics related to First World War, prepared by Jim Kelly, with dates added by Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre Archives.
Issue date Last Name, First Name Headline or Article Summary Place or Topic 1918 - 03 - 14 - p1 160th Battalion 600 Are in France, equal numbers 8th, 107th Bn's & 2nd Pioneers 1918 - 03 - 21 - p1 160th Battalion Winnipeg, Little Black Devils, 200 men from 160th join Battl'n 1918 - 03 - 28 - p1 160th Battalion Six Officers in France, transferred from 160th to other units 1918 - 03 - 28 - p4 160th Battalion Breaking up of 160th, R.B. Whitehead writes, Bn is no longer 1918 - 06 - 13 - p3 160th Battlion Colors back to Bruce, battalion colors, to return to Bruce County 1918 - 07 - 25 - p1 160th Battalion Medals Won By Bruce Boys, Lion's Head, barbed wiring champs 1918 - 10 - 10 - p2 160th Battalion Fighting 'Macs' of Bruce, article detailing former 160th soldiers 1918 - 10 - 17 - p6 160th Battalion A 160th Soldier, long letter detailing fighting around Amiens 1918 - 12 - 12 - p1 160th Soldier's wife jailed, threw acid in face of male persecutor 1918 - 03 - 21 - p1 8th Battalion Winnipeg, Little Black Devils, 200 men from 160th join Battl'n 1918 - 07 - 25 -p5 Adams Capt. Frank Hanover, serving at military hospital in England 1918 - 09 - 12 - p6 Ahkewenzie Leslie Saugeen Reserve soldier, enlisted 160th, killed in action 1918 - 09 - 12 - p6 Ahonoqua Jerry Saugeen Reserve soldier, enlisted 160th, gassed 1918 - 08 - 08 - p5 Alexander Pte Eden Grove, home for the weekend 1918 - 08 - 01 - p5 Allardy(i)ce Cadet H.F. Dunkeld, killed in training accident, Deseronto 1918 - 08 - 15 - p5 Allen Herb Eden Grove, received orders to report to London, military duty 1918 - 09 - 12 - p1 Ammann Joe Joe's Chum Wounded, Joe killed in action, friend wounded 1918 - 04 - 11 - p5 Anderson Pte John Cargill, returns to London Walkerton Telescope 1918 Index of Soldiers, A2017.008.008
1918 - 07 - 11 - p1 Anderson Lou Enlisted with 71st, invalided home, awarded war service badge 1918 - 07 - 25 - p1 Anderson Pte Oscar Former 160th, Kincardine, visits town 1918 - 12 - 05 - p4 Anderson Fred Fred Anderson Home, Cargill, 160th, one of four brothers in army 1918 - 12 - 12 - p5 Anderson Sgt. Fred Cargill, two heroes welcomed home 1918 - 06 - 27 - p4 Ash Pte Killed in Action, US Army, cousin of Brindley's of Riversdale 1918 - 09 - 12 - p4 Atkinson Pte Ralph Of London, visits Mr. & Mrs. Williams 1918 - 09 - 26 - p7 Bailey Major Seriously wounded, wounded in hip, step-son, Charles Walkerton man 1918 - 10 - 10 - p6 Ballachey Dr. Fred A. Died on Service, Dentist, served at Fort Dix, New Jersey 1918 - 08 - 22 - p4 Bannister Fred Recovered From Gassing, enlisted 160th, now with 75th 1918 - 03 - 28 - p5 Bassett Capt. F.A. Brother-in-law of Walkerton woman, returns home 1918 - 04 - 18 - p1 Bassett Capt. Subs Didn't Get Him, Collingwood, navy, English Channel 1918 - 10 - 10 - p5 Bates Pte Douglas Hanover, Methodist Church, site of memorial service 1918 - 09 - 12 - p1 Batte Frank Wounded in Knee, gunshot wound, August 27 1918 - 04 - 11 - p4 Becker Cornelius Becomes a Sammy, left for Detroit, report for military service
1918 - 09 - 26 - p4 Bell Family Pays Heavy Price, fours sons enlisted, two killed 1918 - 10 - 24 - p1 Bell Pte Donald Getting Better, Glamis, condition upgraded 1918 - 10 - 24 - p2 Bell Norval How They Fell, formerly 160th, letter from Lieut. Johnson 1918 - 10 - 24 - p2 Bell Clifford How They Fell, formerly 160th, letter from Lieut. Johnson 1918 - 12 - 05 - p8 Bell Victor Victor Bell Released, formerly of Walkerton, prisoner of war 1918 - 12 - 12 - p8 Bell Victor Not Yet Landed, report of arrival in Halifax incorrect 1918 - 12 - 26 - p1 Bell Victor Won't Reach Here Christmas, reaches England, POW Germany 1918 - 09 - 26 - p1 Benninger Sergt. Will Of Neustadt, visits friends 1918 - 11 - 14 - p7 Berry Wm. E. Dies, member of Flying Corps, father former Mildmay boy 1918 - 07 - 11 - p5 Bester Pte Cargill, home from London over the weekend Lawrence 1918 - 12 - 12 - p4 Bilger Cadet L.J. High School Notes, RAF, enlisted with G. Pfohl, return to school? 1918 - 12 - 12 - p7 Bilger Cadet RAF, Toronto, indefinite leave, expects discharge Leander soon
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1918 - 12 - 19 - p5 Bilger Cadet Mildmay, makes business trip to Toronto Leander 1918 - 12 - 26 - p4 Bilger Leander High School Notes, former Walkerton student, RAF, looking good 1918 - 04 - 04 - p1 Birrell Pte Will Recently discharged, leaves for farm, Alsask, Sask. 1918 - 09 - 26 - p5 Birrell Pte Russell Pinkerton, Army Medical Corps, spends leave in village 1918 - 06 - 20 - p3 Bishop Major Supervising gunnery England, to command squadron William A. in France 1918 - 07 - 18 - p3 Bishop Major Billy VC, DSO with bar, MC, now awarded Distinguished Flying Cross 1918 - 10 - 17 - p4 Bolden Pte Harry E. Wounded in Hand, former 160th, in hospital in Wimereux 1918 - 06 - 27 - p1 Boss Talbert Exemption Cancelled, military service exemption cancelled 1918 - 06 - 27 - p5 Brahler Geo. Mildmay, given one month's leave from military depot, London 1918 - 08 - 01 - p5 Bray Lieut. Rex Hanover, RAF, former Hanover Boy, killed in action 1918 - 10 - 17 - p4 Bremner Alex C. Mr. P. Bremner's Brother, gunshot abdomen, brother gets word 1918 - 12 - 19 - p4 Brockelbank Richard Walkertonians' Memory Honored, tablet in Calgary school 1918 - 10 - 03 - p4 Brocklebank Capt. Died of Wounds, Arthur Ont., friend of Les Young Stanley 1918 - 04 - 04 - p5 Brohman Corp. Mildmay, spends time with Mildmay parents Stewart 1918 - 03 - 21 - p5 Brooks Pte Ernest Hanover, gunshot wound in shoulder 1918 - 08 - 08 - p2 Brown Mrs. J.S. From Pacific Coast, Bruce Girl writes of war, conditions in US 1918 - 03 - 14 - p5 Brownscombe Wm. Cargill, returned to London, presentation
1918 - 07 - 25 -p4 Bruce County Land For Bruce Soldiers, returing soldiers to be granted land? 1918 - 10 - 24 - p6 Bruce County Bruce Preparedness League, returned soldiers, land scheme 1918 - 11 - 07 - p1 Bruce County Walkerton Wins a Flag, town achieves cty victory loan objective 1918 - 11 - 14 - p7 Bruce County Bruce Settlement Scheme, article, preparation for returning men 1918 - 12 - 19 - p1 Bruce County A County Memorial, how will county honor the fallen 1918 - 07 - 18 - p5 Bruder Pte Wilfred Greenock, home from London on the weekend 1918 - 01 - 03 - p4 Bryce Chester Gets a U.S. Commission, lieutenant artilliery, 2 brothers in CEF
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1918 - 01 - 03 - p4 Bryce Charlie From French Hospital, letter, seriously wounded Oct. 26 1918 - 06 - 13 - p1 Bryce Charlie Charlie Bryce Lands, severe wounds, lands at Halifax 1918 - 06 - 20 - p1 Bryce Pte Charlie Public Reception, returned heroes to be honoured 1918 - 07 - 04 - p1 Bryce Pte Charlie Sent out West, landed Halifax, sent to place of enlistment 1918 - 07 - 11 - p1 Bryce Charlie Charlie Bryce Home, severely wounded, two brothers serving 1918 - 07 - 25 -p4 Bryce Pte Charles Returned Soldiers, reception at Walkerton Town Hall 1918 - 08 - 22 - p1 Bryce Mr. Robert All Four Sons Serving, Leslie, Charlie, Walter, Chester 1918 - 08 - 22 - p4 Bryce Pte Charlie Left for Winnipeg, secured position, Soldier's hospital comm. 1918 - 10 - 17 - p4 Bryce Cadet Leslie Home on Sick Leave, RAF, Long Branch, Flu 1918 - 11 - 14 - p7 Bryce Lieut. Gets Overseas Orders, 5 yrs US cavalry, 2 brothers Chester CEF, 1 RAF 1918 - 12 - 19 - p1 Bryce Cadet Leslie Arrives home, has received discharge 1918 - 12 - 26 - p4 Bryce Les High School Notes, former Walkerton student, RAF, looking good 1918 - 03 - 14 - p5 Buhlman Pte George Mildmay, sister travels to London to visit, leaving soon 1918 - 03 - 28 - p4 Burrell Wm. Returning to West, returned recently from overseas, discharged 1918 - 12 - 26 - p1 Burrows W.A. Home For Christmas, former 160th, reunited with wife and family 1918 - 06 - 13 - p3 Cain Pte Joe Letter from Joe Cain, in Wales hospital, trench fever 1918 - 04 - 04 - p1 Cameron James Jr. Called for military service 1918 - 12 - 26 - p1 Campbell Stewart Former 160th, arrived home at Pinkerton 1918 - 12 - 26 - p1 Campbell Edgar Former 160th, arrived home at Pinkerton 1918 - 03 - 21 - p1 Canada Sign up Boys!, too young to enlist, farm help, soldiers of the soil
1918 - 12 - 26 - p4 Canada Letter From Mons, unidentified soldier describes war's end 1918 - 08 - 22 - p1 Carson Will Will Carson Wounded, 160th Bn, well known in Walkerton 1918 - 10 - 24 - p1 Carson Pte Will Killed in Action, picture 1918 - 06 - 27 - p4 Cassidy Pte R. Son of Riversdale resident, discharged London, physically unfit 1918 - 11 - 21 - p5 Chepstow Chepstow, service of thanksgiving, end of war 1918 - 10 - 17 - p4 Clancy Sergt. Jack Expected Home From Front, former 160th, Cargill, Labour Batt'n 1918 - 11 - 07 - p4 Clancy Sergt. John Expected Home Soon, former 160th, 2 yrs in France, Pioneers 1918 - 12 - 05 - p8 Clancy Sgt. Jack Jack Clancy Home, 160th Bn, arrives in Cargill 1918 - 12 - 12 - p5 Clancy Sgt. J.J. Cargill, two heroes welcomed home 4
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1918 - 11 - 07 - p5 Clark Will Bruce Boy's Experience, letter from Port Elgin soldier, dugout 1918 - 11 - 28 - p5 Clark Lt. J. Cargill, of Pickering, spends time with Cargill sister 1918 - 12 - 26 - p6 Colon Pte J.T. News About Town, of Paisley, former 160th, arriving home soon 1918 - 12 - 05 - p5 Colwell Neil Glamis, RAF Toronto, visits sister in village 1918 - 01 - 03 - p3 Condy Pte. Albert Of Brant, in hospital in England with rheumatism 1918 - 04 - 04 - p4 Conscription More Appeal Cases, exemptions confirmed, denied, details 1918 - 08 - 01 - p3 Conscription Regulations for Leave of Absence, causes hardship on farms 1918 - 08 - 15 - p6 Conscription Partial amnesty declared for evaders, deserters, Govt. Canada 1918 - 10 - 10 - p3 Cooke George Geoge Cooke wounded, grandson of Walkerton woman 1918 - 10 - 10 - p7 Cooke Nursing Nursing at Salonika, writes to Walkerton Sister Nan grandmother, conditions 1918 - 06 - 13 - p4 Craig Pte George Still Keen to Fight, wounds better, operation needed for fighting 1918 - 08 - 08 - p1 Craig Pte George George's Close Call, formerly 160th, mess tin shot off back 1918 - 09 - 26 - p1 Craig Sergt Wm. Sergt. Craig Killed in Action, twice wounded, 'Bill' Walkerton father 1918 - 09 - 26 - p4 Craig Sergt. Bill Killed in Action on September 2, picture 1918 - 10 - 24 - p8 Crampain Cpl. Herb Killed in action, Sept. 20, nephew of Walkerton woman 1918 - 09 - 12 - p1 Crawford Harold Parents visit son in Detroit, to go overseas shortly 1918 - 10 - 10 - p7 Cronin Lt. J.A. 160th Officer, Reported wounded 1918 - 07 - 25 - p1 Crowhurst Pte Steve Of London, visits Walkerton resident 1918 - 04 - 18 - p1 Cryderman Wilbur May Come Home, British Navy surgeon probationer 1918 - 06 - 13 - p4 Cryderman Wilbur Returned after three years overseas service, advised to rest 1918 - 06 - 20 - p1 Cryderman Wilbur Public Reception, returned heroes to be honoured 1918 - 06 - 27 - p2 Cryderman Surgeon Welcomed Heroes Home, served at Salonika, also Wilbur with Navy 1918 - 09 - 12 - p8 Cryderman Arthur Has Gone Overseas, contingent from R.N.W. Mounted Police 1918 - 09 - 26 - p7 Cryderman Nursing Is Near Switzerland, transferred to a less strenuous Sister Ethel post 1918 - 10 - 03 - p1 Cryderman Wilbur Resumes studies in Toronto after three years at the War 1918 - 01 - 03 - p3 Cunningham Corp. 10th TMB, 4th Division, nearly recovered from Chester wounds 1918 - 01 - 03 - p4 Cunningham Trooper Boys Given Send Off, Fort Garry Horse, former Norman Greenock boy 5
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1918 - 03 - 14 - p1 Cunningham Chester Memorial Service, Methodist church 1918 - 03 - 21 - p1 Cunningham Corp. Corp. Cunningham's Fate, instantly killed while firing Chester mortar 1918 - 03 - 21 - p2 Cunningham Chester Memorial Service, Methodist church, Walkerton 1918 - 03 - 21 - p4 Cunningham Corp. Walkerton Hero, picture, memory honored at Chester Methodist church 1918 - 04 - 18 - p1 Cunningham Trooper Leave for Overseas, Walkerton boy with the Fort Norman Garry Horse 1918 - 04 - 18 - p2 Cunningham Pte George Anniversary of Vimy Ridge, picture, killed a year earlier 1918 - 06 - 20 - p1 Cunningham Wallace Son of Greenock resident, medical doctor, to enlist 1918 - 08 - 15 - p4 Cunningham Ernest Hall In Memoriam, one year since killed, family memorial poem 1918 - 12 - 19 - p4 Cunningham Pte David Souvenir From Mons, father receives Xmas greeting 1918 - 12 - 19 - p4 Cunningham Trooper Souvenir From Mons, hospital England, to be home Norman by New Year 1918 - 12 - 26 - p1 Cunningham Norman Arrived Home Monday Night, large crowd at Walkerton station 1918 - 09 - 12 - p6 Curlew Mr. Toronto soldier wounded three times, returned to Canada 1918 - 08 - 15 - p4 Damm Mr. Wilfred Reports for Service, member of Egg & Dairy Co., to London 1918 - 09 - 12 - p4 Damm Wilfred Off For Siberia, gathering, presentation, on last leave 1918 - 10 - 17 - p1 Damm Pte Wilfred Training at Camp Niagara, left for Victoria, B.C. 1918 - 06 - 20 - p5 Dankert Pte Ben F. Hanover, US Army, promoted to sergeant 1918 - 06 - 20 - p3 Davis Lieut. Died, of Tara, wounded at Passchendaele, lost leg Melville A. 1918 - 10 - 17 - p1 Day Cadet Son of Old Walkertonian, RAF, Toronto, spends Edwin weekend, Brant 1918 - 10 - 24 - p1 Day Cadet Visits Walkerton, returns to Toronto, chum has died Edwin of flu 1918 - 01 - 03 - p4 Denny Norman Sent Father Military Medal, medal sent home for safe keeping 1918 - 03 - 28 - p1 Denny Lance-Corp. Wounded in Eye, in military hospital, had been with Norm 4th Bn 1918 - 03 - 28 - p10 Denny Phil & Both are in reserve battalion in Bramshott Adam 1918 - 07 - 11 - p7 Denny Norman Loses An Eye, enlisted at 17 with 34th, wounded, to come home 1918 - 08 - 08 - p1 Denny Philip Good Crops in France, letter from France 1918 - 08 - 08 - p4 Denny Philip Line From France, shells are flying 1918 - 10 - 17 - p1 Denny Pte Adam Adam Denny Wounded, gunshot hand, one of 3 brothers, France
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1918 - 04 - 04 - p7 Desmond John Sees Old Friends in France, former police officer, (Daniel) 118th battalion 1918 - 06 - 27 - p4 Desmond Pte Jack Eden Grove boy, parents visit before trip overseas 1918 - 06 - 27 - p5 Desmond Jack Eden Grove, parents visit in London, to go overseas soon 1918 - 10 - 03 - p4 Desmond Pte Dan Won Military Honors, Eden Grove, details in letter, MM winner 1918 - 10 - 10 - p5 Devlin Pte Earl Hanover, Methodist Church, site of memorial service 1918 - 12 - 19 - p1 Dias Edward Five Local Soldiers, have reached home or are expected soon 1918 - 07 - 11 - p5 Dietner Alex Greenock, home from London on weekend leave 1918 - 06 - 27 - p7 Dietrich Joe Riversdale man, training, University Company Toronto 1918 - 07 - 11 - p1 Dietrich Jos. Former teacher at Riversdale, officer's training course, Toronto 1918 - 07 - 11 - p1 Dietrich Pte Wilfred Of London, spends last leave at home in Brant 1918 - 10 - 17 - p5 Dietrich Pte Joseph Riversdale, home from Toronto over Thanksgiving 1918 - 12 - 26 - p1 Dietrich Joe Of Univeristy Officers Training Corps, Toronto, xmas in Riversdale 1918 - 03 - 14 - p3 Dillon Pte R.J. Nephew of Mrs. Hermeston, Walkerton, killed in action 1918 - 06 - 13 - p3 Dippell Bombardier Saw Nelson's Flagship, visited Portsmouth, Louis recuperating typhoid 1918 - 06 - 27 - p4 Dippell Bombardier Instructor in England, recovering from typhoid, 2 Louis years in France 1918 - 09 - 26 - p1 Dippell Bombardier Will Go To Siberia, signed up for Eastern Front, to Louis leave soon 1918 - 11 - 07 - p3 Dippell Bombardier Off To Russia, recuperated typhoid, sailed for Russia Louis 1918 - 11 - 21 - p2 Dippell Bombardier Letter From Russia, letter dated Oct. 6 Louis 1918 - 12 - 19 - p4 Dippell Louis Fighting the Bolsheviki, battery engaged in fight in Russia 1918 - 12 - 26 - p7 Dippell Bdr. Louis Somewhere In Russia, letter describing conditions in Russia 1918 - 04 - 11 - p7 Dixon Lt. Elliot Flying in Egypt, member of R.F.C. In Egypt 1918 - 06 - 13 - p1 Dixon Elliot Flying in Egypt, Imperial Air Service, in Egypt 1918 - 10 - 24 - p4 Dixon Elliot Instructor in Flying, instructing British Flyers at Alexandria 1918 - 11 - 07 - p12 Dixon Lieut. Elliot Is Near Historic Spot, RAF instructor, near Aboukir Bay 1918 - 11 - 07 - p4 Dobson Amputated His Own Leg, Paisley man amputates, dresses wound 1918 - 07 - 18 - p5 Doig Pte John Mildmay, spends time at home in village
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1918 - 07 - 18 - p8 Donahue Arthur Was on "City of Venice', Cdn troopship sunk, Edward Walkerton brother 1918 - 08 - 01 - p2 Donahue Arthur On "City of Venice", letter to Walkerton father, ship sunk 1918 - 09 - 26 - p7 Donahue Arthur E. In English Hospital, over exertion of knee joint 1918 - 10 - 17 - p7 Donoahue Arthur Making Good Progress, recovering hospital, brother in Siberia 1918 - 11 - 14 - p7 Donoahue Pte Art Knee is Improving, in hospital, writes to Walkerton father 1918 - 11 - 14 - p7 Donoahue Albert Knee is Improving, writes to Walkerton father, on leave Ireland 1918 - 08 - 22 - p4 Douglas Lieut. Col. Capt. John Douglas Passes, son is W.J., with 32nd Bn W.J.
1918 - 11 - 14 - p5 Dunkeld Dunkeld, celebrations of peace described 1918 - 04 - 11 - p5 Eggert George Mildmay, leaves for Toronto, enlisted with Cdn Engineers 1918 - 06 - 13 - p5 Eggert Pte. George Mildmay, spend Sunday with friends and relatives in village 1918 - 03 - 21 - p1 Eidt Walt Goes with 107th, reverted in rank to leave 160th, go to France 1918 - 03 - 28 - p4 Eidt Corp. Ed Eidt Boys Together, Ed on leave, Walt to join 10th TMB? 1918 - 08 - 08 - p1 Eidt Sgt. Walter Bruce Boys Some Athlete's, excels at military athletic meet 1918 - 09 - 26 - p1 Eidt Pte Walter Able To Be Out, Lizzie Rennie cabled, wounded thigh Sept. 7 1918 - 10 - 10 - p8 Eidt Sgt. Ed German Souvenirs, sent to Walkerton brother, cap, belt, money 1918 - 11 - 21 - p2 Eidt Ed Letter From France, dated Oct. 27 1918 - 12 - 26 - p1 Eidt Walter Arrived Home Monday Night, large crowd at Walkerton station 1918 - 08 - 22 - p1 Ellinghausen Pte Walter Walt Ellinghausen Wounded, 160th, now 49th, in hospital 1918 - 06 - 27 - p1 Erb M. Exemption Cancelled, military service exemption cancelled 1918 - 12 - 05 - p7 Erb Herbert One of the first discharged men to arrive home in Culross 1918 - 06 - 27 - p4 Erdman Ed. Saw Gotha's Brought Down, letter describes aerial combat 1918 - 10 - 24 - p1 Erdman Ed Ed Erdman in Hospital, fractured shin bone, with signaller 1918 - 10 - 10 - p5 Ereckson Pte Henry Cargill, wife receives notice of safe arrival in England 1918 - 11 - 07 - p4 Erickson Pte John H. Condition Improved, of Cargill, telegram, was dangerously ill
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1918 - 04 - 11 - p1 Ernest Ed. Ed Ernest Wounded, formerly 160th, 2nd pioneers, gunshot thigh 1918 - 07 - 04 - p4 Ernst Pte Albert J. Spends weekend with his parent in Chepstow 1918 - 07 - 04 - p5 Ernst Pte Albert J. Dunkeld, on leave from London, visits home 1918 - 06 - 13 - p4 Etherton Tom Applied for admission to British Navy 1918 - 06 - 20 - p1 Etherton Tom Accepted for Navy, report for duty to Toronto 1918 - 07 - 11 - p5 Fahrer Pte Wm. Cargill, home from London over the weekend 1918 - 04 - 04 - p1 Farquharson Norman 160th Soldier Killed, first death of 160th battalion, 1918 - 04 - 18 - p3 Farquharson Sgt Norman The First 160th Hero to Fall in Fance, picture 1918 - 07 - 25 -p4 Farr Pte Given Send-off, Brant Preparedness League, last leave 1918 - 08 - 01 - p3 Farr Pte Harold Address and Presentation, Maple Hill resident, gift presented 1918 - 06 - 13 - p1 Farrer Art Expected Home Soon, severely wounded, coming home 1918 - 07 - 18 - p1 Farrer Art Three Years in Khaki, wounded, arrived home in Walkerton 1918 - 07 - 25 -p4 Farrer Pte Arthur Returned Soldiers, reception at Walkerton Town Hall 1918 - 09 - 12 - p1 Farrer Pte Arthur Guelph convalescent hospital, previously wounded, discharged 1918 - 07 - 04 - p4 Fehrenbach Sapper Returns from Brockville to his Walkerton home Joseph 1918 - 07 - 04 - p1 Ferguson Nursing Coming Home From England, reported heart trouble Sister Annie 1918 - 08 - 08 - p1 Ferguson Bob Bob Ferguson Gassed, admitted to No. 7 Casualty Clearing stn. 1918 - 09 - 12 - p1 Ferguson Jack Landed in France, on the way to big doings 1918 - 09 - 12 - p1 Ferguson Archie Landed in France, on the way to big doings 1918 - 10 - 17 - p1 Ferguson Bob Chief's Son Dangerously Wounded, arm amputated, sister writes 1918 - 10 - 24 - p4 Ferguson Robert A Belated Message, sister Annie, tends to wounded brother 1918 - 11 - 07 - p1 Ferguson Pte Archie Missing Since October 1st, picture article, 1918 - 11 - 07 - p3 Ferguson Jack, Chief Ferguson's Three Gallant Sons, picture, caption Archie, Bob, Annie 1918 - 11 - 07 - p4 Ferguson Sgt. Bob Had Leg Amputated, Nursing Sister Annie Ferguson writes 1918 - 12 - 26 - p1 Ferguson Pte Archie Chief's Son Is Alive, wounded, missing, prisoner in Germany 1918 - 07 - 18 - p3 Field Capt. A. G. Teeswater Boy Wins Fame, MG captured, shipped to Mitchell 1918 - 07 - 11 - p4 Filsinger Reeve Sent Up For Trial, reeve of Carrick, charged, seditious language
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1918 - 08 - 22 - p1 Finlayson G.S. Of Lorne, enlisted 160th, wounded 1918 - 08 - 22 - p7 Fischer Pte Edgar J. At Wittley Camp, England, inspected by Borden 1918 - 06 - 20 - p5 Fisher Pte Ed. Dunkeld, leaves from Toronto for overseas (Fischer?) 1918 - 07 - 25 -p5 Fitzsimmons Nat. Narva, two weeks' furlough, 1 1/2 yrs in British Navy 1918 - 08 - 15 - p7 Fitzsimmons Nathaniel Greenock, 2 years service, HM Navy, presentation 1918 - 12 - 26 - p1 Flewelling Geo. Arrived Home Monday Night, large crowd at Walkerton station 1918 - 11 - 07 - p1 Flu Spanish Churches Open Sunday, schools, churches re-open after 1 month 1918 - 01 - 03 - p1 Fortune Nursing Arrived at Paris, notification of arrival in letter Sisiter Martha 1918 - 01 - 03 - p1 Fraser Lt.-Col. (Dr.) Wins the D.S.O., of Walkerton, No. 2 Cdn Field Ambulance 1918 - 03 - 28 - p4 Fraser Lt.-Col. (Dr.) How He Won the D.S.O., actions at Vimy, Hill 70 described 1918 - 04 - 11 - p1 Fraser Lt.-Col. (Dr.) Dr. Fraser Coming Home, has been overseas since J.J. war began 1918 - 06 - 13 - p2 Fraser Lt.-Col. (Dr.) That Unquenchable Spirit, admiration for soldiers, J.J. anecdotes 1918 - 09 - 26 - p5 Fraser Allan Glamis, returned to London Saturday 1918 - 10 - 03 - p1 Fraser Lt.-Col. (Dr.) Gets Important Job, in Walkerton, to head Wpg J.J. Military hospital 1918 - 10 - 24 - p1 Fraser Lt.-Col. (Dr.) Dr. Fraser Weds, married Nursing Sister, move to J. Winnipeg 1918 - 10 - 10 - p5 Garland Gordon Pinkerton, wounded in head, Sept. 28, mother receives notice 1918 - 10 - 17 - p7 Garland Pte Gordon Wounded in Head, mother receives notice, former 160th 1918 - 04 - 04 - p7 Gibson Gordon Promoted to Corporal, son of Walkerton resident, Cdn Pioneers 1918 - 10 - 17 - p1 Gillen Pte William Wounded in Leg, Sept. 30, Canadian Mounted Rifles Leo 1918 - 11 - 21 - p5 Glamis Glamis, end of war celebrated in village 1918 - 04 - 04 - p3 Glave Ralph Joins the R.F.C., accepted as an aviator, enlisted 160th 1918 - 12 - 05 - p1 Glinz Cadet Leslie Son of E.H. Glinz, RAF, Toronto, visits, son of former Brant man 1918 - 07 - 18 - p3 Goetz Jos. Mildmay Boys at London, slight lung trouble 1918 - 03 - 21 - p5 Golden Pte Jas. Chepstow, writes mother, now in France 1918 - 03 - 21 - p5 Golden Frank Chepstow, gassed, recovering 1918 - 07 - 18 - p4 Goodrow Rev. Father Father Goodrow Volunteers, assistant at Chepstow, enlists
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1918 - 08 - 01 - p4 Goodrow Rev. Father Accepted as Chaplain, assistant priest, Carlsruhe 1918 - 09 - 12 - p8 Goodrow Rev. Father Has Important Post, Army Chaplain, Toronto 1918 - 12 - 26 - p8 Gould George Family's Proud Record, wounded, in Manchester hospital 1918 - 12 - 26 - p8 Gould Miss Nan Family's Proud Record, nurse at Salonika 1918 - 12 - 26 - p8 Gould William Family's Proud Record, served two years in France 1918 - 12 - 26 - p8 Gould Rowland Family's Proud Record, served in Army 1918 - 12 - 26 - p8 Gould Verner Family's Proud Record, wounded, in Manchester hospital 1918 - 03 - 28 - p5 Gowdy Pte Chester Mildmay, returns to village, looks fine 1918 - 04 - 18 - p5 Gowdy Pte Chester Mildmay, given formal reception in village 1918 - 07 - 18 - p4 Graf Pte John Of Cargill, wife visits him in London 1918 - 03 - 28 - p4 Grainger Nursing Nurse Coming Home, overseas 2 years, returning, Sister sick mother Emma 1918 - 09 - 12 - p1 Gransden Howard Howard Gransden Killed, former Walkerton boy, wounded, died 1918 - 10 - 10 - p5 Gransden Howard Eden Grove, memorial service in Tara attended by Pte W. Watson 1918 - 09 - 12 - p7 Grant Lieut. Died of Wounds, former Walkerton boy, Edmonton Charles A. lawyer
1918 - 12 - 19 - p6 Greenock Purdy's Church celebrates 50th anniversary, 1868- 1918 1918 - 11 - 14 - p3 Gregg Lt. A.T. Former Greenock Boy Killed, once lived near Lovat 1918 - 10 - 17 - p1 Groves Pte Albert Killed In Action, former 160th, Glamis, killed Aug. 31 1918 - 11 - 21 - p5 Guest Pte D.M. Glamis, visits village 1918 - 08 - 01 - p7 Haas Corp. Gabe A Memorial Plate, killed 1917, plaque to be placed, RC church 1918 - 08 - 08 - p5 Haines Pte Bert Culross Central, of London, visits 1918 - 06 - 13 - p5 Haldenby Wm. Westford, to don the khaki, report to London, reception 1918 - 06 - 13 - p5 Haldenby George Westford, to don the khaki, report to London, reception 1918 - 06 - 13 - p5 Haldenby Wilbert Westford, to don the khaki, report to London, reception 1918 - 10 - 24 - p5 Haldenby Pte Wilbert Culross Central, spend time with friends 1918 - 12 - 26 - p6 Halk Alex Expected Home Soon, 118th Bn, 3 years without a scratch 1918 - 10 - 24 - p5 Haller Pte Herman Hanover, word received, killed in action, Sept. 29 1918 - 03 - 14 - p4 Hanna Sgt.-Major Visit From Scotty Hanna, returned from France, A. McD. former GTR empl.
1918 - 10 - 03 - p3 Hanover Bill Berry, Hanover stunt man, gives strong man exhibition 1918 - 03 - 14 - p5 Hanson Herbie Cargill, 160th Batt'n, gone to France
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1918 - 11 - 21 - p2 Hanson Herb Recuperating in England, recovering from wounds, Oct. 4 letter 1918 - 04 - 18 - p3 Harcourt Lieut. Harry Landed in Canada, formerly 160th, invalided home, infection 1918 - 06 - 27 - p4 Harcourt Lieut. Harry Harry Harcourt Here, sent home from England, operations 1918 - 07 - 04 - p4 Harcourt Lt Harry Returned to Toronto 1918 - 08 - 22 - p7 Harcourt Lieut. Harry Gets Berth with W.O.R. At London, sick, returned to Canada 1918 - 04 - 18 - p5 Harper Charles Glamis, enlists in Niagara Falls 1918 - 06 - 13 - p4 Harrington Reg Applied for admission to British Navy 1918 - 06 - 20 - p1 Harrington Ray Accepted for Navy, report for duty to Toronto 1918 - 09 - 12 - p1 Harrington Pte Leonard Killed In Action, Walkerton boy, article, picture 1918 - 09 - 12 - p4 Harriston Harriston Loses Heavily, 24 soldiers from town killed in battle 1918 - 12 - 05 - p8 Heffernan Sgt. Harry Reported Improving, 2nd operation injured arm, bone graft 1918 - 12 - 19 - p3 Heffernan Sgt. Harry Is Showing Improvement, second operation, Davisville Hospital 1918 - 06 - 20 - p5 Hehn Frank Dunkeld, military promotion for accurate shooting, good conduct 1918 - 10 - 17 - p5 Heisz Sapper Mildmay, returns from France after two years, to George Dental College 1918 - 07 - 04 - p5 Helwig Lieut. Hanover, formerly with 58th Bn., now an observer Norman W. with RAF 1918 - 09 - 26 - p5 Helwig Roscoe H. Hanover, joins R.A.F. 1918 - 10 - 10 - p3 Helwig Lt. N.W. Of Hanover, reported missing, former foreman Knechtel factory 1918 - 10 - 17 - p6 Helwig Lieut. Former Walkerton Boy, missing, picture Norman W. 1918 - 11 - 21 - p5 Helwig Flight Lt. Hanover, father receives news, prisoner of war in Norman W. Germany 1918 - 11 - 28 - p1 Helwig Flight Lieut. Of Hanover, former prisoner in Germany, Norman repatriated to England 1918 - 12 - 05 - p1 Helwig Norman Of Hanover, awared the Flying Cross 1918 - 12 - 26 - p7 Helwig Norman How Norman Helwig Won Decoration, letter, shot down, POW 1918 - 09 - 12 - p1 Henderson Lieut. Herb Doing Well, wounded in leg, hospital, England, Herbert doing well 1918 - 10 - 10 - p1 Henderson Pte Roy Roy Henderson Wounded, gunshot in toes, Sept. 30 1918 - 10 - 17 - p7 Henderson Lieut. Herb Herb Henderson Recovering, on crutches, with Roy Whitehead 1918 - 11 - 21 - p8 Henderson Lieut. Herb Recovered from Wound, letter to father, ready for service
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1918 - 11 - 21 - p8 Henderson Roy Recovered from Wound, letter to father, wound was slight 1918 - 11 - 14 - p3 Hepburn Pte Fin Of Port Elgin (& Cargill) decorated with Croix de Guerre 1918 - 03 - 14 - p1 Hermeston Staff Sgt. Royal Flying Corps, son of Walkerton parents, in Russell Texas 1918 - 07 - 25 - p1 Hermiston Staff Sgt RAF Deseronto, visits Walkerton parents Russell 1918 - 04 - 04 - p5 Herringer Pte Leo Mildmay, another wounded Mildmay boy returns from overseas 1918 - 04 - 18 - p5 Herringer Pte Leo Mildmay, given formal reception in village 1918 - 07 - 11 - p5 Herringer Pte. Leo Mildmay, returned from London 1918 - 08 - 22 - p4 Herringer Pte. Wm. Mildmay Veteran Sent Down, 3 yrs trenches, jailed, rioting 1918 - 06 - 13 - p3 Hesch Pte Leander Of London, visits Walkerton home 1918 - 08 - 22 - p4 Hibbert Cadet Leslie RAF, Camp Borden, visits Walkerton home 1918 - 11 - 07 - p9 Hibbert Cadet Leslie Writes from Camp Borden, victory bonds, flight over Ont. Towns 1918 - 12 - 26 - p4 Hibbert Les High School Notes, former Walkerton student, RAF, looking good 1918 - 06 - 27 - p5 Hickling James Mildmay, given one month's leave from military depot, London 1918 - 09 - 12 - p1 Hickling Pte Henry Killed in Action, Con 12 Carrick, killed August 18 Steven 1918 - 01 - 03 - p5 Hinsperger Gunner Mildmay, treated at Toronto hospital, conditional "Misch" discharge 1918 - 07 - 25 - p1 Hinsperger Gunner Mildmay boy visits Walkerton Misch 1918 - 03 - 14 - p8 Hodgkinson Stanley Greenock Boy Writes, letter, on leave, describes Passchendaele 1918 - 06 - 20 - p5 Hoffman Geo. J. Hanover, enlisted in Tank Corps, US Army 1918 - 09 - 26 - p4 Hogg Gordon Killed in Action on September 2, picture 1918 - 07 - 04 - p1 Holmes John Former 160th member, discharged due to age 1918 - 08 - 22 - p4 Holmes Sgt. Of Harriston, visits McCarter family, Walkerton 1918 - 10 - 17 - p1 Honey Lewis An Outstanding Pupil, Died of Wounds, article, picture 1918 - 10 - 17 - p4 Honey Lewis Walkerton High School, deeply regret loss of former student 1918 - 06 - 13 - p8 Hoover Pte Bert Saw Air Raid, on leave in London, witnesses air raid 1918 - 10 - 24 - p1 Hoover Pte Bertram Bert Hoover Wounded, Oct. 17, gunshot arm, Walkerton father 1918 - 11 - 07 - p3 Hoover Pte Bert Quick Word From Son, gunshot wound, right arm, Oct. 17 1918 - 11 - 21 - p2 Hoover Bert Letter From Bert Hoover, wounded, writes from London
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1918 - 11 - 21 - p4 Hoover Pte B. Red Cross letter, gunshot wound right arm, much pain 1918 - 06 - 20 - p7 Hopkins Gnr. Of Chesley, reported wounded 1918 - 07 - 04 - p1 Hornbach Wilford Reported to Whitby convalescent camp 1918 - 06 - 27 - p1 Hornback Wilfrid Home From Front, 2 years overseas, Greenock boy, loses foot 1918 - 07 - 04 - p5 Hornbeck Pte Wilbert Dunkeld, veteran of the Somme, lost leg, gassed, visits Dunkeld 1918 - 09 - 12 - p6 Houston Lieut. Will Brother of Mrs. Allen, Victoria Harbor, killed in action 1918 - 07 - 18 - p3 Huber Seraphine Mildmay Boys at London, reports after 30 days leave 1918 - 03 - 14 - p5 Hudson Jack Cargill, 160th Batt'n, gone to France 1918 - 08 - 22 - p1 Huether Leslie Les. Huether Promoted, served in Italy RNAS, promoted, England 1918 - 09 - 26 - p1 Huether Lieut. Leslie Expected Home Soon, flying in Italy, hard fights Austrian flyers 1918 - 10 - 24 - p3 Huether Lieut. Leslie Arrrived home at Guelph, 2 yrs as aviator, resumes medical study 1918 - 11 - 07 - p4 Huether Lieut. Les A Year In Italy, article, RAF service, anti-submarine, visits Rom 1918 - 03 - 14 - p4 Hughes Lance Corp. Greenock Soldier Hero, killed in action, picture Geo. A. 1918 - 06 - 27 - p4 Hugill Mr. Claire Joins the Flyers, accepted as RAF cadet, leaves for Toronto 1918 - 12 - 05 - p1 Hugill Cadet Clare Of the RAF, home from Toronto on leave, expects discharge soon 1918 - 10 - 24 - p1 Hyslop Pte Wilbur Killed in Action, former Walkerton boy, killed Sept. 30 1918 - 11 - 28 - p2 Hyslop Pte Ray Letter from Clearing Station, family corresponds w/army buddy 1918 - 07 - 11 - p5 Illerbrun Herb Formosa, from London military camp, home with parents 1918 - 07 - 18 - p3 Illerbrun Herb Mildmay Boys at London, has gained 20 lbs in 4 weeks 1918 - 04 - 04 - p1 James Lt. E.A. Will Doff the Khaki, recently returned from Front, to go west 1918 - 06 - 13 - p5 Jasper Harold Otter Creek, returned from London, military duty 1918 - 09 - 26 - p1 Jermyn Pte G.W. Sheriff's Son Killed, Wiarton, former 160th, only son 1918 - 10 - 17 - p6 Jermyn Pte G. W. Killed in Action, son of Sheriff Jermyn, Wiarton 1918 - 07 - 11 - p2 Jewel Fred Letter from Fred Jewell, still in English hospital 1918 - 08 - 15 - p2 Jewel Fred Letter From Fred Jewel, writes from Bramshott Camp 1918 - 08 - 01 - p2 Jewell Fred Letter from Fred Jewel, English hospital, describes experiences
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1918 - 12 - 19 - p1 Jewell Fred Five Local Soldiers, have reached home or are expected soon 1918 - 12 - 26 - p1 Jewell Fred Still Going Strong, arrived home, buried by shell, gassed 1918 - 07 - 18 - p7 Johann Otto Draftee Secures Exemption, lives with mother, works 100 acres 1918 - 09 - 26 - p5 Johann Pte Otto Mildmay, Howick soldier marries Carrick woman 1918 - 08 - 22 - p1 Johns Lieut. Earl Wiarton, 160th Bn., reported wounded 1918 - 10 - 10 - p1 Johnston Pte Stan Wounded in Hips, letter from English hospital 1918 - 12 - 19 - p4 Jones Major Walkertonians' Memory Honored, portrait in Stanley Calgary school 1918 - 04 - 11 - p5 Jucksch Capt. Hanover, receives bar to Military Cross Arnold H. 1918 - 04 - 11 - p4 Kain Mel Given Further Leave, Guelph Battery, medical examiners 1918 - 08 - 01 - p4 Kain Rev. Roy J. Walkerton Boy Appointed Chaplain, accepted in CEF 1918 - 10 - 17 - p1 Kain Rev. Roy Roy Kain Very Ill, chaplain Siberian Force, ill with flu 1918 - 10 - 24 - p4 Kain Capt. J. Roy Popular Chaplain Victim of Pneumonia, Roy Kain dies 1918 - 11 - 07 - p1 Kain Capt. J. Roy Damning Evidence Given, treatment of sick man, allegations 1918 - 11 - 07 - p2 Kain Capt. J. Roy That Base Hospital, cadet describes conditions where Kain died 1918 - 11 - 07 - p4 Kain Capt. J. Roy Damning Evidence, article continued, where Kain died. 1918 - 11 - 14 - p4 Kain Capt. Officers Backed Down, investigating jury into camp conditions 1918 - 11 - 14 - p5 Kaufman Norman E. Mildmay, memorial service, died of wounds, Oct. 20 1918 - 06 - 27 - p1 Kelly Sgt. Richard Visits from London, parents Mr & Mrs Ed Kelly 1918 - 09 - 12 - p4 Kelly Sergt. Dick On Last Leave, up from London, visits parents, to go to Siberia 1918 - 07 - 18 - p7 Kenny Pte Fred Writes to friend in town, now in France 1918 - 11 - 07 - p1 Kenny Pte Fred Made the Supreme Sacrifice, picture, obituary 1918 - 11 - 21 - p1 Kenny Pte Fred Requiem High Mass, seen by Joe Rennie minutes before death 1918 - 11 - 21 - p3 Kenny Fred How Fred Kenny Fell, letter from chaplain, details of death 1918 - 06 - 13 - p5 Keyes Willie Pinkerton, ordered to report to London, military duty 1918 - 06 - 20 - p7 Kidd Corp. Memorial Service Held, Mildmay church, killed at "Teddy" Lens 1918 - 06 - 27 - p4 Kieffer Pte Simon Son of Culross resident, returns from Michigan, to go overseas 1918 - 11 - 21 - p1 Kieffer Fred Culross Boy Killed, enlisted Detroit, US forces, killed in action
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1918 - 03 - 14 - p4 Kilbourne Pte Norman 5th Calgary, lost leg at Vimy, arrives Wiarton, 3 brothers in Army 1918 - 08 - 08 - p5 Kincard Pte Eden Grove, home for the weekend 1918 - 11 - 07 - p12 King Pte Charles Death of Teeswater soldier in France 1918 - 12 - 12 - p1 King Hon. W.L. Visits sister in Walkerton, Mrs. H.M. Lay MacKenzie 1918 - 03 - 14 - p8 Kingsbury George George Kingsbury Writes, out of hospital, still in England 1918 - 07 - 11 - p5 Kirschner Alex Greenock, home from London on weekend leave 1918 - 10 - 10 - p4 Kitchen Acting- Glamis Boy Wounded, gunshot eye, Sept. 22 Corp. John 1918 - 10 - 10 - p5 Kitchen Cpl. John Glamis, gunshot wound in eye, wife receives notice 1918 - 11 - 21 - p1 Klein Capt. (Dr.) J. With US medical corps in France, Walkerton grandfather 1918 - 07 - 18 - p1 Kliest Pte Of London, visits Carrick home Serephine 1918 - 09 - 26 - p1 Knepflar Bugler Courtney Knepflar Reported Missing, mother Courtney w/newborn child 1918 - 10 - 03 - p1 Knepflar Bugler Missing Since Sept. 2, picture Courtney 1918 - 10 - 10 - p4 Knepflar Bugler Now Reported Killed?, article, cut off Courtney 1918 - 06 - 13 - p5 Knox William Pinkerton, ordered to report to London, military duty 1918 - 10 - 03 - p5 Knox Pte Wm. J. Pinkerton, letter from England 1918 - 06 - 13 - p5 Kraemer Alex J. Greenock, to report for military service, presentation 1918 - 07 - 11 - p5 Kraemer Alex Greenock, home from London on weekend leave 1918 - 08 - 08 - p2 Kraemer The Weishar Case, letter, accused, sheltering evader, Kraemer 1918 - 08 - 22 - p1 Kraemer Mr. Jacob Landed in England, 3 sons, Barney, Will & Alex, landed safely 1918 - 03 - 28 - p4 Krohn Conrad, Arrested as Defaulters, Brant farmers, did not Paul register for draft 1918 - 07 - 04 - p5 Kunkel Pte Mildmay, travel from London to visit friends in Clarence village 1918 - 07 - 18 - p5 Kunkel Pte Mildmay, spends time at home in village Clarence 1918 - 10 - 10 - p8 Lamont Pte Bert Greenock Boy Wounded, gunshot, left elbow, Sept. 29 1918 - 12 - 19 - p1 Lane Capt. (Dr.) Of New York, to spend Xmas in town with wife 1918 - 04 - 18 - p1 Latchford Clendon Killed in France, nephew of Walkerton man 1918 - 08 - 01 - p4 Lawson Dr. Smirlie Smirlie Lawson Honored, father from Brant, 3 yrs overseas
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1918 - 09 - 26 - p1 Lay Nelson To enter Canadian Naval Institute as a Cadet, Equimalt, B.C. 1918 - 11 - 21 - p4 Lay Nelson In Royal Naval college in Esquimalt, enjoying life on coast 1918 - 11 - 28 - p5 Leask Sgt. P. Hanover, promoted to Battery Sergeant-Major 1918 - 07 - 25 - p3 Lemar Henry From Formosa, failed to report for duty, apprehended 1918 - 06 - 20 - p3 Leppard Pte Henry Deserter, hiding in parents' Mitchell house, father charged 1918 - 07 - 25 - p1 Letskus Evader Captured in Swamp, several months, (Letzgus) draftee,captured 1918 - 08 - 15 - p5 Letzgus Pte Harry Brant Avenue, visits from London 1918 - 09 - 12 - p1 Lewis Cadet Of RAF, spends time with parents Harold 1918 - 12 - 19 - p1 Liddle Thomas Five Local Soldiers, have reached home or are expected soon 1918 - 12 - 05 - p2 Lipsett General Funeral of General Lipsett, pictures 1918 - 11 - 07 - p12 Little Capt. J.C. Son of Teeswater man, missing 1918 - 11 - 14 - p5 Little Capt. J.C. Dunkeld, Teeswater, previously missing, now prisoner of war 1918 - 09 - 26 - p5 Lobsinger Pte Edward Hanover, killed in action, August 30 1918 - 06 - 27 - p3 Loney Pte Roy 160th Battalion, wounded in arm 1918 - 04 - 18 - p5 Loughleen Corp. H. Cargill, C.A.M.C. London, home, to join Royal Flying Corps 1918 - 09 - 26 - p5 Loughleen Sergt. Cargill, wounded August 26, slight, he is "jake" 1918 - 11 - 28 - p1 MacDonald Nursing Dies of flu, in France, base hospital, American forces Sister Elizabeth 1918 - 10 - 03 - p8 MacGregor Corp. Bob Of Petawawa, spends last leave with parents, leaving, Siberia 1918 - 11 - 21 - p8 MacKay Pte Wm. How Gallant Brant Boy Fell, wounded in thigh, bled Wallace to death 1918 - 08 - 08 - p5 MacKinnon John Glamis, Staff Sergeant, CMR's, wounded 1916, Alexander marries in England (Jack) 1918 - 10 - 17 - p5 MacKinnon Mac Glamis, 10th Kincardine, good work rewarded 1918 - 06 - 20 - p5 Manto W.H. Hanover, former resident, drafted in US Army 1918 - 09 - 12 - p6 Martin Jack Saugeen Reserve soldier, enlisted 160th, wounded in hand 1918 - 07 - 11 - p1 Martyn Capt. G.H.D. May Come Home, important post, war office England, home soon 1918 - 09 - 26 - p5 Mawhinney Pte Cargill, 160th, killed in action 1918 - 09 - 12 - p5 McAfee Pte Edgar Glamis, reported wounded 1918 - 03 - 14 - p1 McCarter Pte Dave On leave in England, father is James McCarter 1918 - 03 - 21 - p1 McCarter Milt 160th, still at Seaford, quarantined for diptheria
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1918 - 03 - 28 - p4 McCarter Milt Formerly of the 160th, writes Bramshott, meets acquaintances 1918 - 10 - 24 - p8 McCarter Milt Appreciated in France, Telescope paper is like a letter from home 1918 - 11 - 14 - p4 McCarter Milt In Good Company, letter from France, Oct. 10, 1918 1918 - 12 - 19 - p4 McCarter Milt Milt Has Flu, laid up in France 1918 - 12 - 26 - p8 McCarter Milt In Hospital In Valenciennes, flu, over the top 10 times, 4 battles 1918 - 03 - 14 - p3 McConnell Major A Walkerton Officer, tells graphic story of Canadians Arthur in Flanders 1918 - 12 - 12 - p5 McConnell Lieut. Flying a Handley-Page, RAF, son of Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Stanley McConnell 1918 - 12 - 12 - p8 McConnell Major Gets Big Job, appointed Chief of Staff, Military Arthur District #1 1918 - 12 - 26 - p4 McConnell Les High School Notes, former Walkerton student, RAF, looking good 1918 - 09 - 26 - p5 McCormick Pte Thomas Glamis, soldier gassed, serving in France for some time 1918 - 09 - 12 - p5 McDermid Pte Neil Glamis, reported wounded 1918 - 03 - 14 - p1 McDougall Harry Removed to Toronto, CPR brakeman job, returned from overseas 1918 - 09 - 12 - p4 McFadder Sergt. Former 160th soldier, reported killed in action 1918 - 04 - 11 - p7 McGarity Sergt. Jack In Field Hospital, in France, tonsilitis 1918 - 12 - 05 - p5 McGarity Lieut. Jack Lieut. Jack McGarity, commissioned, writes from (John) London Nov. 11 1918 - 01 - 03 - p7 McGregor Pte Bob 64th Battery, Guelph, spends New Year's at home in Walkerton 1918 - 04 - 04 - p3 McGregor Gunner 64th Battery, visits Walkerton Robert 1918 - 08 - 15 - p7 McGregor Corp Bob Of Petawawa Camp, visits home 1918 - 11 - 21 - p5 McGregor Pte Bruce Lovat, killed in action 1918 - 04 - 18 - p1 McKay Pte Wilfrid Expected Home Soon, severely wounded, coming home 1918 - 06 - 27 - p1 McKay Wilfrid Wilfrid McKay Home, wounded near Lens, Somme, Vimy vet 1918 - 07 - 04 - p1 McKay Wilfrid Reported to Whitby convalescent camp 1918 - 07 - 04 - p1 McKay Pte Wilfrid Hero Welcomed Home, reception, presentation 1918 - 10 - 03 - p5 McKay Pte J. Glamis, wounded in Jaw Sept. 2, doing well Douglas 1918 - 11 - 21 - p5 McKay Lieut. Glamis, sister dies of flu, mentioned in obituary Wilfred L. 1918 - 11 - 21 - p5 McKay Pte Douglas Glamis, sister dies of flu, mentioned in obituary 1918 - 04 - 11 - p1 McKechnie Lieut. Vic Formerly of the 160th, now in France with the 44th. 1918 - 06 - 20 - p2 McKechnie Lieut. Vic Lieut. Vic McKechnie, letter from England, trench fever 18
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1918 - 08 - 15 - p1 McKechnie Capt. Capt. Malc. McKechnie, Walkerton, killed Aug. 8, Malcolm picture, article 1918 - 08 - 22 - p1 McKechnie Capt. Memorial Service, Malcolm 1918 - 09 - 12 - p2 McKechnie Capt. Soldier Hero Honored at Memorial Service Malcolm 1918 - 09 - 12 - p4 McKechnie Captain Malcolm McKechnie's Fate, father advised, Malcolm particulars of death 1918 - 10 - 03 - p1 McKechnie Captain Distinguished Service Recognized, picture, receives Malcolm Military Cross 1918 - 11 - 21 - p8 McKechnie Capt. (Dr.) Decoration Formally Announced, receives Military Malcolm Cross 1918 - 03 - 14 - p1 McKinnon Gunner Jim Leaving for Overseas, Guelph Battery, last leave 1918 - 03 - 28 - p1 McKinnon Gunner Jim To have gone overseas, transfer delayed 1918 - 04 - 04 - p3 McKinnon Corp. Jim 64th Battery, visits Walkerton 1918 - 04 - 04 - p7 McKinnon Jim Guelph battery, promoted to Corporal 1918 - 07 - 11 - p1 McKinnon Jack Sixth Brother Ordered to Report, sole remaining son at home 1918 - 10 - 03 - p5 McLennan Pte Gamis, gunshot wound arm, Sept. 22, in Manchester Terrance Hospital 1918 - 03 - 21 - p3 McLeod Pte Norman Veteran from France, arm shot off, arrives home in Paisley 1918 - 06 - 20 - p5 McLeod Cecil Brant Avenue, called for military service, 30 days farm leave 1918 - 08 - 15 - p5 McLeod Pte Cecil Brant Avenue, cut hay and barley for local farmer 1918 - 07 - 11 - p1 McLeood Pte Cecil Of Brant, 30 days leave to help on farm, returns to London 1918 - 06 - 27 - p7 McNall George Lucknow man, awarded medal, successful sniper 1918 - 09 - 26 - p7 McNally Major A.W. Third Time Wounded, Brant soldier, wounded Aug. 30 1918 - 09 - 26 - p8 McNally Capt. Souvenir From France, Walkerton lady receives 2 Arthur German books 1918 - 04 - 04 - p1 McRae Col. J. Author, In Flanders Fields, leaves estate to mother from Brant 1918 - 08 - 15 - p5 McRae Lt. Col. John Dunkeld, John McRae, connection to Dunkeld area 1918 - 12 - 12 - p3 McRae Lt. Col. John Poem, The Anxious Dead 1918 - 12 - 26 - p5 McRae Lt.-Col. John Dunkeld, In Flanders Field, poem, son-in-law of G. Eckford 1918 - 09 - 12 - p1 Merchant Pte Robert Wounded in Back, former 160th, wounded, wife J. notified 1918 - 10 - 17 - p8 Merchant Pte Expected Home Soon, wounded in lung, has not seen infant son
1918 - 11 - 14 - p5 Mildmay Mildmay, celebrates peace, details 1918 - 03 - 14 - p7 Miller Pte Fraud by Cable, Kinloss, ask for money, claim Miller in trouble 19
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1918 - 06 - 13 - p5 Miller Fraser Hanover, mother receives notice of death of son at the Front 1918 - 06 - 20 - p3 Miller Fraser Made Supreme Sacrifice, of Hanover, killed in action in France 1918 - 07 - 18 - p5 Miller Pte George Mildmay, spends time at home in village 1918 - 07 - 18 - p7 Miller Pte Henry Taining in Sunny South, old Walkerton boy, Camp Gremont, CA 1918 - 07 - 11 - p1 Moffat Major A. Landed at Halifax, formerly of the 160th McL. 1918 - 08 - 08 - p1 Moffat Major Major Moffat's Scheme, lobbying for farmland for soldiers 1918 - 08 - 22 - p2 Moffat Major Major Moffat's Scheme, lobbying for farmland for soldiers 1918 - 06 - 20 - p1 Monk Pte David Called to the colors, presented with $5 gold piece & bible 1918 - 06 - 27 - p1 Monk Pte Dave Visits from London, soon to leave for Halifax 1918 - 07 - 18 - p5 Moore Pte John Greenock, home from London on the weekend 1918 - 10 - 10 - p1 Moore Frank Signed as Flier, joined Royal Air Force 1918 - 10 - 24 - p1 Moore Cadet Frank Down With Pneumonia, RAF, hospital in Toronto 1918 - 11 - 21 - p1 Moore Fred Died in France, former Walkerton resident, details of death 1918 - 06 - 20 - p4 Mosack Ed. Enlists as Despatch Rider, enlisted for overseas service 1918 - 08 - 01 - p5 Moulton Pte Morris Family from Port Elgin, formerly Glamis, son KIA 1918 - 08 - 15 - p4 Murcar Charlie Keen to Serve, 18 yr. Old, discharged RAF, tries other branches 1918 - 10 - 03 - p8 Murcar Charlie Husband and Both Brothers Fighting, Walkerton woman 1918 - 11 - 07 - p9 Murray Cpl Westford, wounded in cheek, expects to rejoin unit Alphonsius soon 652016 1918 - 11 - 07 - p9 Murray Staff Sgt. Westford, of Chicago, spends time with father in J.P. Chepstow 1918 - 07 - 11 - p5 Musgrove Major Hanover, awarded the Distinguished Service Order George H. 1918 - 09 - 12 - p1 Musgrove Major Of Hanover, well known in Walkerton, reported killed in action 1918 - 10 - 03 - p3 Musgrove Major Geo. Well Known in Walkerton, picture, DSO winner, H. killed in action 1918 - 10 - 10 - p5 Musgrove George H. Hanover, Methodist Church, site of memorial service 1918 - 06 - 13 - p5 Mutrie Harry Pinkerton, ordered to report to London, military duty 1918 - 07 - 25 -p5 Mutrie Pte Harry Pinkerton, returned from London, leave of absence 1918 - 09 - 12 - p4 Nixon Joe Of Lucknow, former 160th, reported wounded
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1918 - 03 - 28 - p4 Norrish Gunner Nephew Walkerton woman, furlough, meets W.G. daughter 1st time 1918 - 03 - 14 - p1 Norton Durham man, called to the colors, attempts suicide 1918 - 07 - 11 - p7 Oberle Clarence Relieved From Service, reduced to Class E, brother at Front 1918 - 09 - 12 - p1 Oberle Roy Roy Oberle Gassed, in hospital, France, 10th Trench Mortars 1918 - 08 - 15 - p5 O'Hagan Pte Wm. Riversdale, home from London, six weeks' leave 1918 - 10 - 10 - p8 Oliver Lt. Herbert Lieut. Oliver Wounded, former 160th, gunshot in thigh 1918 - 10 - 10 - p4 O'Malley Pte Will Promoted to Corporal, currently serving at Philadelphia 1918 - 09 - 12 - p5 O'Neill Sgt. George Chepstow, of London, visits with village friends 1918 - 04 - 11 - p5 Osborne Pte Of Saugeen Twsp, went overseas with 160th, returned sick 1918 - 11 - 21 - p5 Osborne Pte Tom Pinkerton, visits village 1918 - 08 - 15 - p1 Ostic Lieut. Clark Killed in Action, former Walkerton boy, killed August 9 1918 - 08 - 22 - p1 Ostic Lieut. W. Gallant Young Officer Clark 1918 - 07 - 04 - p5 Parker Cadet Harry Dunkeld, Western Company RAF, visits Dunkeld parents 1918 - 08 - 22 - p1 Parker Lt. Horace Lt. Parker Killed, formerly 160th, machine gun officer 1918 - 08 - 22 - p7 Parker Lieut. Officers From Bruce County, group photo, reported killed. 1918 - 10 - 17 - p3 Parker Lieut. Fell Leading His Men, letter to parents from fellow Horace officer 1918 - 11 - 28 - p5 Parker Flyer Henry Cargill, of Beamsville, spends time with Elora Rd. Parents 1918 - 03 - 21 - p5 Patchell Scout W.D. Hanover, gunshot wound in right hand 1918 - 04 - 04 - p5 Patchell Pte Walter Hanover, wounded in hand, wife receives particulars 1918 - 08 - 22 - p8 Paterson Sgt-Major Forestry Corps, writes from France, on leave Harold 1918 - 07 - 04 - p7 Pattulo George Woodstock Pattullo's, describes air war, with American forces 1918 - 01 - 03 - p1 Petteplace Vincent A Strange Mix Up, enlisted, discharged, conscripted, arrested 1918 - 06 - 13 - p5 Petteplace Vincent Riversdale, leaves for London, military service 1918 - 08 - 08 - p5 Petteplace Pte Vince Riversdale, home from London on the weekend 1918 - 06 - 20 - p5 Pfohl Gordon Otter Creek, with flying corps in Toronto, home for a visit 1918 - 11 - 21 - p4 Pfohl Cadet G.L. Spends weekend in Walkerton, now a full-fledged aviator 1918 - 12 - 05 - p1 Pfohl Lieut. Of the RAF, home from Toronto on leave Gordon 21
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1918 - 12 - 12 - p4 Pfohl Cadet High School Notes, RAF, record gunnery score, Gordon expert aviator 1918 - 12 - 26 - p4 Pfohl Gordon High School Notes, former Walkerton student, RAF, looking good 1918 - 01 - 03 - p5 Pinkerton Lt. H. Pinkerton, spends Sunday at home in village 1918 - 03 - 21 - p5 Pinkerton Lieut. Now in training, aviation corps in Texas Harold 1918 - 07 - 25 -p5 Pinkerton Lt Harold Pinkerton, spends a few days at village home 1918 - 10 - 24 - p1 Pinkney Earl R. Wounded in Neck, wounded Oct. 12, with 18th Battalion 1918 - 11 - 07 - p12 Pinkney Pte Earl R. Clean Wound, Doing Nicely, gunshot in neck, Maple Hill, writes 1918 - 11 - 21 - p1 Pinkney Stewart Stewart Pinkney Shell-Gassed, admitted to hospital Nov. 6 1918 - 06 - 27 - p3 Putnam Lawrence Paisley boy, awarded military medal for bravery 1918 - 11 - 14 - p3 Rankin Pte Len Wounded in Hand, Nov. 1st, son of Principal Rankin 1918 - 08 - 22 - p1 Reichenbach Pte Joe Wounded in Left Hand, gunshot wound, August 10 1918 - 09 - 12 - p1 Reichenbach Joe Souvenirs of the Drive, receipt, delivered German prisoners 1918 - 06 - 13 - p5 Reid Elmer Pinkerton, ordered to report to London, military duty 1918 - 07 - 11 - p5 Reid Pte. Pinkerton, returns to London after 10 days leave Melville 1918 - 07 - 25 -p5 Reid Pte Melville Pinkerton, returned from London, leave of absence 1918 - 07 - 25 -p5 Reid Pte Elmer Pinkerton, spent Sunday at village home 1918 - 06 - 13 - p5 Reid Melville Pinkerton, ordered to report to London, military duty 1918 - 09 - 26 - p1 Remus C.J. Of Mildmay, reported wounded 1918 - 03 - 21 - p1 Rennie Nursing Mother visits, Lizzie leaves London for overseas Sister Lizzie 1918 - 04 - 18 - p2 Rennie Pte Joe Joe Rennie in Scotland, letter home, describes leave 1918 - 10 - 10 - p1 Rennie Nursing Writing from England, meets Capt. Roy Whitehead Sister Lizzie in hospital 1918 - 11 - 21 - p1 Rennie Joe Requiem High Mass, saw Pte Fred Kenny minutes before death 1918 - 12 - 12 - p4 Rennie Joe Letter From Joe Rennie, letter, describes march through Belgium 1918 - 12 - 19 - p5 Rennie Nursing Riversdale, Military Hospital in England, coming Sister Lizzie home 1918 - 12 - 26 - p1 Rennie Nursing Expected Home This Week, called home to attend to Sister Lizzie sick mother 1918 - 10 - 10 - p6 Reynolds Mrs. Blind But Busy, 82 yrs old, blind, knit 756 pr socks, letter Queen 1918 - 08 - 22 - p1 Richards Capt. J.L. Killed in Action,
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1918 - 07 - 18 - p4 Riehl Pte W.G. Babe Very Sick, 15 month old son, never seen by soldier father 1918 - 06 - 20 - p4 Robertson Major N. Wins D.S.O., twice mentioned in despatches, wins Roy DSO 1918 - 06 - 27 - p1 Robertson Major Roy It's Col. Roy Robertson, DSO recipient, promotion, field engineers 1918 - 08 - 08 - p4 Robertson Lt. Had Returns from Guelph, spends weekend at Walkerton home 1918 - 10 - 03 - p1 Robertson Lt.-Col. Roy Wins Distinguished Honor, decorated by the King, wins DSO 1918 - 10 - 17 - p1 Robertson Lt.-Col. Roy Decorated By Two Nations, wins DSO and Croix de Guerre 1918 - 10 - 24 - p1 Robertson Dr. H.L. Joins Medical Corps, appointed Captain, US Medical Corps 1918 - 11 - 07 - p4 Robertson Capt. Harry Of Charleston, West Virginia, visits Walkerton parents 1918 - 11 - 21 - p3 Robertson Mrs. Eric Nursing at Orpington, wife of RFC flyer, 1918 - 07 - 18 - p5 Robinson Pte Frank Glamis, returns from London, spends time in village 1918 - 10 - 10 - p4 Rogers Lt.-Col. J. Brillian Young Officer, promoted, nephew of Bartlett Walkerton woman 1918 - 04 - 11 - p7 Rosevear Lieut. A Walkerton Boy, young aviator, 6 enemy planes brought down 1918 - 03 - 14 - p5 Ross Pte Harold Cargill, RFC, marries, recently a Cargill boy 1918 - 10 - 10 - p4 Rowand Lieut. Lieut. Rowand Wounded, well known in Walkerton, arm wound 1918 - 10 - 10 - p1 Rowland Capt. Bob Recommended for Decoration, recommended for DSO 1918 - 10 - 17 - p4 Rowland Capt. Bob Capt. Bob Rowland M.C., receives award, Walkerton boys write 1918 - 11 - 14 - p4 Rowland Capt. Bob Capt. Bob Rowland M.C., letter, describes Canal du Nord fighting 1918 - 12 - 26 - p1 Rowland Capt. Bob Gets Bar to Military Cross, distinguished service, Hindenburg line 1918 - 10 - 10 - p1 Rowland Capt. Bob Capt. Rowland Wounded, Walkerton officer, Sept. 22 1918 - 09 - 12 - p7 Rowlands Arthur Son of former Walkerton school principal, wounded 1918 - 06 - 27 - p4 Ruetz Pte Alfred Of London, visits Walkerton with Mildmay sister 1918 - 06 - 27 - p5 Ruetz Pte Alfred Mildmay, home on leave, working as a stenographer, London 1918 - 03 - 14 - p1 Runstadtler Sergt. Leaving for Overseas, Guelph Battery, last leave Herm. 1918 - 03 - 28 - p1 Runstadtler Sergt. Herm Home for a few days leave from Guelph 1918 - 08 - 15 - p1 Runstadtler Sgt Hermie Visits Walkerton from Petawawa camp 1918 - 12 - 19 - p4 Runstadtler Bert Bert Runstadtler Repatriated, 2 yrs POW, worked in salt mine
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1918 - 03 - 28 - p1 Russell Wess. Wess Russell Home, back from England, rejected medical board 1918 - 03 - 28 - p1 Russell John Jack Russell Weds, marries English girl, light duty, Findlay recovering (Jack) 1918 - 04 - 04 - p1 Russell Gunner Given Public Welcome, reception for returned Wess heroes 1918 - 04 - 11 - p1 Russell Jim A War Souvenir, sends inkstand made out of shells, bullets 1918 - 12 - 19 - p1 Sarvis Fred Pte. Bob Turner M.M., article, public reception, Sarvis recognized 1918 - 06 - 27 - p7 Saunders Pilot J.F. Durham man, killed, airplane accident, Camp Borden 1918 - 03 - 28 - p5 Scales Frank Hanover, honorable discharge, Military Medal received 1918 - 10 - 10 - p7 Scanlan Ambrose Will Join U.S. Army, intends to enlist upon return to Chicago 1918 - 10 - 17 - p4 Schefter Frank Killed in Action, picture 1918 - 10 - 24 - p4 Schefter Pte Oscar Oscar Schefter Improving, leg amputated, in English hospital 1918 - 11 - 21 - p1 Schefter Frank Requiem High Mass, memorial for soldier killed in France 1918 - 03 - 14 - p1 Schmidt Joseph Mildmay Man in Trouble, working Stratford, seditious language 1918 - 07 - 11 - p5 Schneider Pte Edward Mildmay, visiting home, proceeding overseas soon 1918 - 11 - 14 - p5 Schnitzler Edward Chepstow, died of wounds, Nov. 1, sympathy to family 1918 - 03 - 14 - p1 Schnurr Art A Walkerton Sammy, with U.S. Machine Gun Company, training 1918 - 06 - 13 - p5 Schnurr Pte Elmo & Mildmay, spend Sunday with friends and relatives in Jack village 1918 - 07 - 04 - p5 Schnurr Pte Elmo Mildmay, travel from London to visit friends in village 1918 - 07 - 04 - p5 Schnurr Pte Jack Mildmay, travel from London to visit friends in village 1918 - 07 - 04 - p7 Schnurr Art Walkerton Sammy, serving with US Forces, detailed letter 1918 - 07 - 18 - p5 Schnurr Pte Elmo Mildmay, spends time at home in village 1918 - 07 - 18 - p5 Schnurr Pte Jack Mildmay, spends time at home in village 1918 - 08 - 01 - p8 Schnurr Sgt. Eugene Writes father, instructor in England, 2 weeks leave in Scotland 1918 - 10 - 17 - p1 Schnurr Art Wounded in Knee, former Telescope Staff, with US Forces 1918 - 12 - 05 - p5 Schulter Anthony Mildmay, former 160th, letter home, armistice declared 1918 - 07 - 04 - p4 Schurter Val Left for London, to don the khaki 1918 - 08 - 22 - p1 Schurter Pte Val. Arrived home, Chepstow, six weeks' leave 24
Walkerton Telescope 1918 Index of Soldiers, A2017.008.008
1918 - 11 - 21 - p1 Schurter Mr. C.J. Now with First Depot Battalion, Calgary, Alberta 1918 - 11 - 21 - p5 Schurter Pte Val Chepstow, motored to Kitchener with friends 1918 - 06 - 27 - p1 Schwindt Cadet Oscar Going Overseas, Royal Air Service, spends last leave with parents 1918 - 07 - 04 - p1 Schwindt Oscar Hero Welcomed Home, reception, last leave, going overseas 1918 - 07 - 04 - p8 Schwindt Cadet Oscar Parents accompany son to Kitchener, to Leaside, to go overseas 1918 - 07 - 11 - p1 Schwindt Oscar Turned Back at New York, RAF draft, boat overcrowded 1918 - 07 - 18 - p8 Schwindt Cadet Oscar Home On Leave, not enough room on ship to go overseas 1918 - 08 - 08 - p1 Schwindt Cadet Oscar Landed in England, RAF, will complete training in England 1918 - 11 - 21 - p1 Schwindt Cadet Oscar In Airplane Accident, was in crash, injuries very light, M. Dublin 1918 - 11 - 21 - p2 Schwindt Oscar Sightseeing in London, RAF, describes sights 1918 - 12 - 05 - p4 Schwindt Cadet Oscar Fell Sixty Feet, writes from Dublin, fell 60 ft. in plane crash 1918 - 12 - 26 - p1 Schwindt Cadet Oscar Sent Home Christmas Song, sent from Dublin, sung by local choirs 1918 - 06 - 27 - p5 Scott Harold Eden Grove, in London, to go overseas soon 1918 - 12 - 26 - p4 Scott Dan Teeswater Brothers Met, 3x wounded, meets brother Nov. 12 1918 - 12 - 26 - p4 Scott Peter Teeswater Brothers Met, meet in Belgium, Nov. 12 1918 - 11 - 14 - p1 Sedition $1000 for Disloyal Talk, Teeswater farmer fined 1918 - 11 - 28 - p4 Sedition Fined $300 and costs, Carrick reeve guilty, violating censorship 1918 - 04 - 04 - p3 Seiling David Recently returned fromt the Front, discharged, to Alsask, Sask. 1918 - 11 - 14 - p1 Shannon Lieut. (Dr.) Died of Wounds, picture, article Percy 1918 - 12 - 19 - p2 Shannon Lieut. Percy How Percy Shannon Fell, letter from fellow officer 1918 - 07 - 11 - p1 Shaw Capt. Landed at Halifax, formerly of the 160th Farquhar 1918 - 07 - 18 - p4 Shaw Capt. Capt. Shaw Home, Paymaster Corps, sent home Farquhar 1918 - 07 - 25 -p4 Shaw Capt. Returned Soldiers, reception at Walkerton Town Farquhar Hall 1918 - 08 - 08 - p4 Shaw Capt. Living at Viewfield for the summer Farquhar 1918 - 09 - 12 - p6 Shields J.W. Saugeen Reserve soldier, enlisted 160th, died of wounds 1918 - 12 - 12 - p5 Short Pte John Glamis, visits daughter in village 1918 - 12 - 19 - p5 Short Pte J. Mildmay, returned to Toronto 25
Walkerton Telescope 1918 Index of Soldiers, A2017.008.008
1918 - 09 - 26 - p4 Skelton Crawford Joins Flying Forces, transferred to RAF Toronto 1918 - 10 - 24 - p8 Skelton Cadet RAF, spending 10 days leave with Walkerton parents Crawford 1918 - 01 - 03 - p1 Small Pte. Simon Gets Honorable Discharge, invalided home from Belgium 1918 - 06 - 27 - p1 Smith Albert Wins Western Bride, enlisted with RFC, medically unfit, marries 1918 - 08 - 01 - p4 Smith Pte Tom Spends weekend at Otter Creek 1918 - 08 - 22 - p8 Smith Pte Tom Of W.O.R. London, visits Carrick home 1918 - 10 - 24 - p1 Smith George George Smith Wounded, son of Clarence, wounded Oct. 7 1918 - 03 - 14 - p7 Spencer Capt. C.A. Sues Meaford paper for libel, refused to revert in rank? 1918 - 03 - 21 - p8 Spitzig Frank A Walkerton Sammy, with U.S. Forces in South Carolina 1918 - 04 - 18 - p4 Spitzig Frank With the "Sammies", picture, training in South Carolina 1918 - 06 - 20 - p4 Spitzig Frank Sails for Overseas, with US military, Spartanburg SC 1918 - 06 - 27 - p3 Stacey Russell Wiarton, wounded at Passchendaele, loses thumb and finger 1918 - 08 - 01 - p5 Stade Pte Wm. Brant Avenue, home on leave, surprise party 1918 - 08 - 15 - p5 Stade Pte Wm. Brant Avenue, called to colors, send-off, presentation 1918 - 10 - 10 - p4 Stalker Jim Jim Stalker Home, arrives from France, wounded, 6 mos hospital 1918 - 12 - 05 - p1 Stalker Jim Honored Returned Men, public reception at Town Hall 1918 - 01 - 03 - p5 Stauffer Pte. Earl Kinloss, of Roblin, Sask., visits uncle, soldier born in Riversdale 1918 - 03 - 21 - p1 Stevenson Gunner Pat Wins Military Medal, former Bank of Commerce staff, Walkerton 1918 - 06 - 13 - p5 Stewart Charles Eden Grove, called to the colors, military service 1918 - 09 - 12 - p5 Stewart Gnr Roy Glamis, of CFA, Petawawa Camp, home for a few days leave 1918 - 11 - 07 - p10 Stewart Donald Enemy Airmen Caught, Teeswater airman, letter to his mother 1918 - 04 - 11 - p3 Sullivan Dr. Norman Brant Boy Makes Good, obtains rank of Lt. R. Commander US Navy 1918 - 07 - 11 - p5 Sutter Frank Brant Avenue, from London, 30 days farm leave 1918 - 08 - 15 - p5 Sutter Frank Brant Avenue, called to colors, send-off, presentation 1918 - 07 - 18 - p4 Sutton Will Takes Engineering Course, enlisted British Navy, Halifax 1918 - 11 - 21 - p2 Sutton Charlie Letter From France, dated Oct. 13, 1918
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1918 - 11 - 28 - p4 Sutton Charles K. Great Service Rendered Country, enlisted 1914, 4th Division, pic 1918 - 11 - 28 - p4 Sutton William R. Great Service Rendered Country, picture, minesweeper, navy 1918 - 08 - 22 - p1 Swanston Walter Bombed in Hospital, wounded while in hospital bed 1918 - 03 - 21 - p8 Taggart Sergt. Art Returned from the front, receives discharge 1918 - 01 - 03 - p5 Thompson Sapper Glamis, enlisted last summer, returned to Canada, Rhoderick under age 1918 - 11 - 21 - p5 Thompson James Glamis, gunsot wound right hand 652210 1918 - 12 - 26 - p1 Thompson William B. Back From Overseas, former Walkerton librarian 1918 - 09 - 12 - p1 Threndyle Pte Wounded in Knee, wife receives notification 1918 - 10 - 10 - p7 Threndyle Hugh Doing Well, wife receives news of wounded husband 1918 - 11 - 14 - p3 Threndyle Hugh Out of Hospital, drilling again, to be sent to Reserves 1918 - 12 - 19 - p1 Threndyle Hugh Five Local Soldiers, have reached home or are expected soon 1918 - 12 - 26 - p1 Threndyle Hugh Home From Overseas, two years military service 1918 - 09 - 26 - p7 Todd Rev. W.J. Chaplain In U.S. Forces, son of Walkerton resident 1918 - 08 - 15 - p8 Tucker Mr. S Wounded in Hospital, ill in hospital, wounded by German bomb 1918 - 07 - 04 - p8 Tullock Thos. Jr. From North Brant, rejected, medically unfit, London 1918 - 04 - 11 - p1 Turner Sgt. Robert Bob Turner Weds, letter from overseas, married, W. Pitt best man 1918 - 12 - 05 - p8 Turner Bob Home From Overseas, 34th Bn, arrived home 1918 - 12 - 12 - p1 Turner Pte Bob Reception for Bob Turner, upcoming event 1918 - 12 - 19 - p1 Turner Pte. Bob Pte. Bob Turner M.M., article, public reception, won MM at Vimy 1918 - 06 - 13 - p5 Valad Frank Riversdale, leaves for London, military service 1918 - 08 - 08 - p5 Valad Pte Frank Culross Central, family travels to London, visit, going overseas 1918 - 08 - 15 - p8 Van Hatten Herb Nearly Fit Again, wounded, expects return to duty soon 1918 - 09 - 26 - p4 Van Hatten Henry Killed in Action on September 2, picture 1918 - 07 - 25 - p1 Voelzing Wesley Brant Boy Seriously Wounded, 248th Bn, wounded July 13. 1918 - 08 - 01 - p8 Voelzing Wesley Now Out of Danger, seriously wounded, now recovering 1918 - 08 - 22 - p1 Voelzing Wesley Wounded in Seven Places, seriously wounded July 13 1918 - 12 - 19 - p1 Voelzing Pte. Wes Expected home next week from overseas, seriously wounded 1918 - 09 - 12 - p8 Waechter Pte Frank Mildmay soldier reported wounded 1918 - 09 - 26 - p3 Waechter Pte Fred J. Of Culross, wounded, gunshot, shoulder, mounted rifles 27
Walkerton Telescope 1918 Index of Soldiers, A2017.008.008
1918 - 10 - 24 - p5 Waechter Pte Stephen Mildmay, home on six days pass 1918 - 07 - 18 - p1 Walkerton Did You See 'Em, Camp Borden pilot lands plane, Brant field 1918 - 11 - 07 - p4 Walkerton Walkerton Jubilates, celebrates downfall of Hapsburgs 1918 - 11 - 07 - p6 Walkerton Our Soldier Heroes, pictures of local soldiers killed in action 1918 - 11 - 07 - p7 Walkerton Our Soldier Heroes, pictures of local soldiers killed in action
1918 - 11 - 14 - p1 Walkerton Thanks To The Almighty, war ends, 1000 people celebrate peace
1918 - 11 - 14 - p1 Walkerton Condemn Flag Kissing, Walkerton I.O.D.E. Request a stop at once 1918 - 11 - 14 - p1 Walkerton Joyful Celebration, war ends, town goes mad with joy 1918 - 11 - 14 - p2 Walkerton Hymns in Commemoration of Peace, Nov. 11, 1918, songs listed 1918 - 11 - 14 - p4 Walkerton Joyful Celebration cont., war ends, celebrations described 1918 - 11 - 14 - p4 Walkerton Joyful Celebration cont., citizens made to kiss the flag 1918 - 11 - 21 - p1 Walkerton Condemns Flag Kissing Incident, Globe & Mail, a scandal 1918 - 11 - 21 - p1 Walkerton It Isn't British, flag kissing incidents condemned 1918 - 11 - 21 - p4 Walkerton Our Peace Celebration, letter to editor, 'kiss the flag condemned' 1918 - 11 - 21 - p4 Walkerton Right is Might, letter to editor, I.O.D.E lauded, mob- law decried
1918 - 11 - 28 - p1 Walkerton What Will Our Town Do, ideas for commemoration of soldiers
1918 - 11 - 28 - p4 Walkerton Flag Kissing Aftermath, parties charged with trespass and assault
1918 - 12 - 05 - p1 Walkerton Knox Honors Memory, memorial service, 116 congregation served 1918 - 12 - 05 - p6 Walkerton Knox Church service to honor heroes, full list of 116 who served 1918 - 12 - 05 - p7 Walkerton Memorial For Our Soldiers, ideas, hospital endowment? 1918 - 12 - 05 - p7 Walkerton Brings Band Instruments Home, 160th instruments to Chesley 1918 - 12 - 12 - p6 Walkerton Walkerton Boy Asks Fair Show For Soldiers, article, unnamed 1918 - 10 - 17 - p5 Wall Pte Charlie Westford, visits friends in Kincardine 1918 - 11 - 07 - p9 Wall Pte Charles Westford, marries Verna Brown, Kincardine 1918 - 10 - 10 - p4 Wanless George Formerly of Walkerton, reported wounded
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1918 - 01 - 03 - p5 War Things That Are Banned, article, prohibited parcel items, soldiers 1918 - 04 - 04 - p8 War Air Raids Bad, people leaving Paris due to constant air raids 1918 - 07 - 18 - p3 War Conscription evaders, shoot the hat off pursuer 1918 - 08 - 01 - p1 War Fourth Anniversary Observed, local observance, 4 years of war
1918 - 08 - 22 - p8 War Recruits for Siberia, CEF contingent to be mobilized 1918 - 08 - 22 - p8 War Lucknow farmer fined $15 for not carrying military papers 1918 - 10 - 03 - p1 War Dominion Police Here, looking for MSA defaulters, absentees 1918 - 11 - 14 - p1 War Joyful Celebration, war ends, Walkerton, Kaiser hanged in effigy 1918 - 11 - 14 - p6 War Victory Loan campaign, war costing $1,000,000 per day 1918 - 11 - 21 - p4 War If Crown Prince Should Visit Us, ideas for Kaiser's reception 1918 - 11 - 28 - p1 War Civil section of Military Police, round up defaulters, disbanded 1918 - 11 - 28 - p1 War Nov. 11 proposed as Canada's annual Thanksgiving Day 1918 - 11 - 28 - p7 War 26,000,000 Men Lost In The War, Canada's casualties 211,000
1918 - 12 - 05 - p6 War The Boy Who Lies Out Yonder, war poem, Toronto Star Nov. 11
1918 - 12 - 05 - p7 War They Have Their Cross, VC recipient writes bereaved widow 1918 - 09 - 12 - p1 War Heavy Fines For Aliens, not registered, $250 fine 1918 - 06 - 13 - p5 Watson Wilbert Eden Grove, called to the colors, military service 1918 - 03 - 21 - p4 Webb Norman N. Webb Married, formerly of 160th, bride arrives from overseas 1918 - 10 - 24 - p4 Wehengel Dr. Albert Appointed Capt., old Brant boy, American Medical Corps 1918 - 11 - 07 - p4 Wehengel Joe Of Detroit, US Army, spends time with Walkerton parents 1918 - 12 - 19 - p1 Wehengel Capt. (Dr.) US Medical Service, transferred from Connecticut to Albert Pennsylvania 1918 - 03 - 21 - p1 Weidner Sapper Bill Weidner Weds, returned from overseas, marries Wm. E. 1918 - 06 - 13 - p5 Weiler Ed. Mildmay, spend Sunday with friends and relatives in village 1918 - 07 - 18 - p3 Weiler Pte Herbert Mildmay Boys at London, attack of appendicitis, G. assistant cook
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Walkerton Telescope 1918 Index of Soldiers, A2017.008.008
1918 - 07 - 18 - p5 Weiler Pte Edward Of Mildmay, a passenger on ship Vienna, struck a rock, NY 1918 - 10 - 10 - p1 Weiler Pte George George Weiler Wounded, gunshot in wrist, formerly 160th 1918 - 07 - 18 - p1 Weishar Mr. Henry Police Court Case, charged, employing military deserter, Kraemer 1918 - 08 - 08 - p2 Weishar Henry The Weishar Case, letter, accused, sheltering evader 1918 - 07 - 18 - p1 Welsh Corp. Kincardine soldier, awarded DCM, now a prisoner in Murray Germany 1918 - 06 - 27 - p5 Wendt Wm. Mildmay, given one month's leave from military depot, London 1918 - 12 - 19 - p5 Wendt Pte Charles Mildmay, sends war souvenires, on display at E. Wendt's Jewelry 1918 - 10 - 03 - p4 Wettlaufer Miss Walkerton Girl Going Overseas, now at US Army Garabelle hospital, Philad. M. 1918 - 01 - 03 - p4 White Trooper Boys Given Send Off, Fort Garry Horse, former Tom Greenock boy 1918 - 07 - 18 - p1 White Sgt Russel J. Home With His Bride, visits Walkerton parents, to Halifax 1918 - 10 - 24 - p4 White Trooper Tom White Wounded, Fort Garry Horse, Greenock Tom mother 1918 - 11 - 07 - p12 White Trooper Cavalryman Enjoyed Chase, FGH, horse & hand hit, Tom Greenock 1918 - 04 - 18 - p1 White Trooper Leave for Overseas, Walkerton boy with the Fort Tom Garry Horse 1918 - 08 - 08 - p1 Whitehead Capt. Roy Bruce Boys Some Athlete's, excels at military athletic meet 1918 - 08 - 15 - p1 Whitehead Capt. Roy Roy Whitehead Wounded, August 9, 8th Battalion 1918 - 08 - 22 - p1 Whitehead Capt. Roy Severely Wounded In Thigh, wounded August 9 1918 - 12 - 12 - p1 Whitehead Capt. Roy Expected Home Christmas, picture, recovering from wound 1918 - 12 - 19 - p1 Whitehead Capt. Roy Five Local Soldiers, have reached home or are expected soon 1918 - 12 - 26 - p4 Whitehead Capt. Roy News About Town, leaves for New York 1918 - 06 - 13 - p4 Wilhelm Sgt. Ted Sgt. Ted Wilhelm Home, article, wounded, Ed Eidt DCM events 1918 - 06 - 20 - p1 Wilhelm Sergt. Ted Public Reception, returned heroes to be honoured 1918 - 06 - 27 - p1 Wilhelm Sgt. Ted Leaves for London, military hospital 1918 - 06 - 27 - p2 Wilhelm Sgt. Ted Welcomed Heroes Home, wounded at Passchendaele, reception 1918 - 07 - 25 - p1 Wilhelm Sgt Ted Visits Walkerton parents, returns to Guelph 1918 - 08 - 08 - p1 Wilhelm Ted Of Guelph, spends weekend with Walkerton parents 1918 - 10 - 03 - p8 Wilhelm Ted Returns from Windsor shell factory, wounded arm not strong yet
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1918 - 06 - 20 - p3 Williscroft Capt. Eddie Southampton girl happy, socks received by local soldier in Italy 1918 - 03 - 28 - p5 Wilson Capt. Jack Hanover, leaves trenches, instructor in England 1918 - 04 - 11 - p5 Wilson Lieut. Hanover, brother killed at Vimy, reported wounded Stewart in hospital 1918 - 06 - 13 - p2 Wilson Trooper Letter from France to Walkerton sister Max 1918 - 06 - 13 - p5 Wilson George Pinkerton, ordered to report to London, military duty 1918 - 07 - 11 - p7 Wilson Nursing Back To France, daughter of Walkerton Rev. Wilson Sister Jessie 1918 - 07 - 25 - p2 Wilson Corp. Hugh To Ireland on Leave, letter to Walkerton sister 1918 - 08 - 01 - p7 Wilson Jack Former Walkerton Boys, twice wounded, in England 1918 - 08 - 01 - p7 Wilson Alex Former Walkerton Boys, wounded, 8 mos hospital, back in France 1918 - 08 - 08 - p2 Wilson Lieut. Mel A Walkerton Officer, letter describing role of machine gunners 1918 - 08 - 08 - p5 Wilson Pte George Pinkerton, last leave, send-off, presentation 1918 - 09 - 12 - p1 Wilson Nursing Decorated Their Graves, 160th boys buried at Sister Jessie Bramshott, flowers 1918 - 10 - 17 - p7 Wilson Trooper Brother of Walkerton woman, in hospital, badly Max sprained knee 1918 - 11 - 28 - p8 Wilson Jack Letter From France, in France since '15, writes Durham E. Uncle 1918 - 12 - 26 - p7 Wilson Trooper From Hospital In Belgium, letter, describes end of Max war, Mons 1918 - 09 - 12 - p1 Wisler Sam Joe's Chum Wounded, J Ammann killed in action, Sam wounded 1918 - 07 - 11 - p5 Wittich Dr. Milton Cargill, in town in the uniform of a Captain 1918 - 11 - 07 - p3 Woelfle Pte John M. Wounded in Arm, Greenock, gunshot right arm, Oct. 3 1918 - 03 - 14 - p1 Wolfe William Memorial Service, Methodist church 1918 - 03 - 21 - p2 Wolfe Sergt. Wm. Memorial Service, Methodist church, Walkerton 1918 - 03 - 21 - p4 Wolfe Sgt. William Walkerton Hero, picture, memory honored at Methodist church 1918 - 06 - 20 - p5 Wolfe Daniel Otter Creek, conscripted, parents left unable to farm 1918 - 07 - 11 - p1 Wolfe Tom Sixth Brother Ordered to Report, sole support of mother at home 1918 - 03 - 14 - p5 Woods Pte Ross Glamis, previously wounded, returns from France 1918 - 03 - 21 - p3 Woods Pte Ross Veteran from France, severe wound in leg, arrives home Paisley 1918 - 09 - 12 - p8 Wright Pte Ernest Pte Ernest Wright Killed, former Walkerton boy, killed Aug. 8 1918 - 09 - 26 - p5 Wright Pte Alfred Hanover, French hospital, injured foot
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Walkerton Telescope 1918 Index of Soldiers, A2017.008.008
1918 - 11 - 21 - p5 Wright Col. Mildmay, travelled with 160th, victory loan explained 1918 - 03 - 28 - p1 Yack Corp. Corp. Wilfrid Yack Home, wounded at Wilfrid Passchendaele 1918 - 04 - 04 - p1 Yack Corp. Given Public Welcome, reception for returned Wilfrid heroes 1918 - 07 - 04 - p1 Yack Corp. Seriously wounded, discharged, will teach school Wilfrid 1918 - 07 - 18 - p8 Yack Corp. Will Attend University, discharged from Army, Wilfred former teacher 1918 - 12 - 05 - p1 Yack Cadet Home from Camp Borden, expects discharge soon Norman 1918 - 12 - 19 - p1 Yaeck Walter Five Local Soldiers, have reached home or are expected soon 1918 - 12 - 26 - p4 Yaeck Norman High School Notes, former Walkerton student, RAF, looking good 1918 - 06 - 20 - p3 Young Harry Joins colors, bak employee, Mildmay 1918 - 06 - 20 - p5 Young Pte R. Dunkeld, visits old friends in area, living in Toronto 1918 - 08 - 01 - p7 Young Lt. Harold Writes, in England, instructor with the RAF 1918 - 10 - 10 - p7 Young Lt. Les Autumn, Poem written by deceased soldier 1918 - 10 - 17 - p1 Young Pte Harry A. Chepstow Soldier Wounded, gunshot lower extremities, Oct. 1 1918 - 10 - 03 - p8 Zettel Lance Corp. In Memoriam, killed Aug. 30, memorial poem U. J. 1918 - 10 - 24 - p4 Zettel Pte Frank Three Years Overseas, arrives home, concussion at Somme 1918 - 12 - 05 - p1 Zettel Frank Honored Returned Men, public reception at Town Hall 1918 - 06 - 27 - p8 Zimmer Norman Formerly of Walkerton, enlists in CEF 1918 - 07 - 11 - p5 Zimmer David Formosa, from London military camp, home with parents 1918 - 09 - 26 - p1 Zuber Pte Andrew Pte Andrew Zuber Gassed, shell gas burn, Sept. 12
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