Brevet Captain John Henry Grassett Strathy, [M.C.], was originally commissioned into the 9th Mississauga Horse, 1st Mounted Brigade, in April 1909 and was seconded for service with the 2nd (East Ontario) Battalion, Canadian Infantry, C.E.F. shortly after the outbreak of hostilities. Subsequently awarded the M.C. for displaying 'great courage and determination in assisting to destroy an enemy work under the most difficult conditions' (London Gazette 17.4.1917 refers), Strathy was also given the Brevet of Captain in the same month.

Lieutenant E.J. Van Petten was originally commissioned into the 101st (Edmonton Fusiliers) Regiment as a Lieutenant in November 1915 and was seconded for service with the 49th (Alberta) Battalion, Canadian Infantry, C.E.F. As verified by the 49th's history, he went on to serve with distinction in the Ypres Salient but, tragically, was killed in action there on 30.10.1917.

Bombardier Frederick Coker, who was originally from Fife, Scotland, died of wounds, France and Flanders, on 2.9.1917, while serving with 'A' Battery, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.

Private Archibald Henderson Colville was killed in action at the Second Battle of Ypres on 24.4.1915, while serving with the 8th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, the Winnipeg Rifles.