A 106870
No.1 District Depot AF, Highland Light Infantry
Private
Born: December 2nd 1918, Stratford, ON
Died: June 30th 1987, Shakespeare, ON

Attended: Stratford Central Secondary
After School: Joined the work force

Enlisted: May 18th 1943, London, ON
Trained: London
Served: United Kingdom, Continental Europe
Medals or Awards: C.V.S.M. and Clasp
Discharged: February 12th 1946, Wolseley Barracks

After the War: Worked for Kroehler Furniture until 1974

Family: Married Grace J. Capling, July 29th 1944
Four Children - Jennifer L. Gibson, David B. Walkom, Duncan A. Walkom, Della M. Young

Comments: Member of Tavistock Legion Branch #518; Served as Secretary/Treasurer of Shakespeare Fire Dept.; SecretarylTreasurer of Shakespeare Community Athletic Association; designed Sprucedale Public School logo and pin; drew illustrations for J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Phonic Fun Book Two; Composed music and lyrics for Optimists of Shakespeare Club song; Secretary and vocals for Barber Shop Singing in America, Stratford Branch; M.C. of many Public School concerts; designed pin for Rose City Raider Hockey Club in Windsor; designed and illustrated Kroehler Mfg. Monthly newsletters; an accomplished artist and musician; many community involvements - fund raisers, local events, parades.