Friday, September 23, 2011

Lt. James Hugh Gilmore Wallace


Lt. James Hugh Gilmore Wallace was born in Woodbridge, Ontario on December 19, 1885. He was already serving in the 12th York Rangers as an officer at the time he volunteered for the 127th York Rangers Overseas BN C.E.F. on December 24th, 1915. He had also served 3 years in the 36th Peel Reg't.  

Lt. Wallace was a barrister by profession and hailed from a notable family in Woodbridge, son of the Honorable Clarke Wallace.  He was married to Kathleen Hartney at the time of his death on January 22, 1929 at the age of 39.

Lest We Forget


Officer's Declaration of Service for Lt. James Hugh Gilmore Wallace


Click on above link to view Officer's Declaration Document

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