Tuesday 20 January 2009

Lieutenant James Frederic Falconer

Born on 8 October 1890 in Fall River, Massachusetts - son of H.T. Falconer, Worcester, Massachusetts - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Halifax, Nova Scotia, trade as bank clerk, Presbyterian, currently a member of the 6th Hussars, no previous military service.

Joined the 237th Battalion, CEF, in Halfax, Nova Scotia, on 12 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 25 April 1917 - wounded on 26 June 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 20 July 1917 - departed for England to be attached to the Royal Air Force on 19 July 1918.

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