Private Richard Calvank

Born on 4 October 1892 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario - son of Angus Calvank, Vankleek Hill, Ontario - enlistment records provide the following: present address in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 36 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair.

Joined the 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Alexandria, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 633374) - taken on the strength of the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave XXXIX.A.13), Belgium.