Here is some follow on information and answers to George's questions:
William Keating Walker
Born 17 July 1888 at Cumberland England.
While in BC he enlisted in Elliott's Horse as a Tpr, Aug 1914 and proceed
overseas.
Commissioned in the RCD 26 Nov 14.
Wounded twice 31 Jul 15 and 9 Aug 16.
OC Cdn Cav Bde MG Squadron 5 Mar 16
OC 1st Cdn MG Bde 4 May 18
Cmdt Cdn Small Arms School 1 Apr 21
Ret'd to pension 1930
Past Pres Ottawa Br Cdn Legion
He is mentioned in Dragoon;
page 179 (photo),
page 196,
page 209-10 (photo),
page 227-229 (photo), and
page 274
Alex Lynch has published a soft cover book titled "The Glory of Their
Times
1st Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade March 1918" This is
available from
Lawrence Publication, 611-66 Greenview Dr, Kingston, ON, K7M 7C5. I
believe
it is $15.00
Frank Conroy
born 6 Jan 1879, Kent England
Civilian occupation prior to enlistment was a logger
enlisted into "B" Sqn RCD 22 Sep 1914 at Valcartier
Regimental #548
Formerly of the Lancashire Regt, UK
Died of disease 29 Mar 1918.
Buried at Kingston (St Mary's) Cemetery, grave ref plan 4, grave 9.
I also have a .jpeg image of Conroy's DVA headstone w/original memorial
cross if
any one is interested.
TL Skelding
The Mounted Dragoon
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