1914-15 Star named to : 11410 Pte. C. A. Walter. 4/Can: Inf:, British War and Victory Medals named to : 11410 Cpl. C. A. Walter. 4-Can. Inf.
Charles Alfred Walter was born at Winkfield, Berkshire, England in June 1874. An "Armoury Caretaker" with prior service in Roberts Horse, British South Africa Police and was a Sergeant in the 2nd Dragoons (Scots Greys). He attested at Valcartier on 29th August 1914 and served in France, wounded twice (GSW Scalp and broken ankle) at Ypres he was discharged medically unfit but re-attested for Home Service in January 1918. His rank on his discharge certificate was CQMS. (Company Quarter-Master Sergeant).
Note :- attempt to erase the ‘Acting’ part of the rank on the BWM and VM, otherwise very fine.
His service file is available on line and downloadable for free from Archives Canada. |
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