Monday 26 January 2009

Private (Acting Regimental Sergeant-Major) Frank Faulkner

Born on 17 February 1893 in Manchester, England - son of Robert Faulkner, Manchester, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as order clerk, single, currently a member of the 48th Highlanders (for twelve years[?]), no previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 8.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, auburn hair.

Joined the 83rd Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 24 August 1915 (number 172177) - served as an instructor at the OTS - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 1 or 4 December 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 27 April 1919.

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