Friday 15 June 2012

Lieutenant Andrew Douglas Stalker

Born on 30 November 1892 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Mrs. G.F. Stalker, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as mother; trade as civil engineer; Presbyterian; currently a member of the Army Service Corps.

Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, as a lieutenant in Ottawa, Ontario, on 4 April 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 5 October 1917 - wounded at duty on 9 June 1918 - sent to England for duty on 29 January 1919.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

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