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Chalkley, John Lewis (Jack)
- Township: Embro & West Zorra
- Rank: Private
- Branch: 1st Depot Battalion, W. O. R.
- Regiment number: 3135414
- Date of birth: June 9, 1897
- Where born: West Zorra Township, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada
- Date of death: 1961
- Burial location: North Embro Cemetery, West Zorra Township, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada
- Wars Served: World War I
- Years of service: May 16, 1918 - October 1, 1919
- Country enlisted with: Canada
Biography
Private John Lewis (Jack) Chalkley (1897-1961) of Lot 25, Concession 5, West Zorra Township, enlisted in London, Ontario, on May 16, 1918, and he served in England with the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He was discharged on Oct. 1, 1919, and farmed on Lot 19, Concession 3, West Zorra.