Major J. Arnold Delancey, M.C., joined the 40th Battalion and transferred to the 25th Battalion as machine gun officer. He was Adjutant of the 25th in France and attained his majority in October, 1916. He was killed at Vimy Ridge, April 9, 1917, while leading his Battalion, of which he was in temporary command. He was decorated with the Military Cross. He had a distinguished career and was rapidly promoted on account of his good work at the Front.
Major Edward W. Joy went Overseas with 106th Battalion. Transferred to 78th Battalion in France. Killed in action at Vimy Ridge, April 9, 1917.
Lieut. Kennet Stairs. Born 1889. Killed in action September 30, 1918, while serving with 60th Battery, C.F.A., near Cambrai.
Lieut. Philip Boyd Stairs, D.S.O. Born 1895. Wounded while serving with 5th Canadian Division, T.M.B. Died of influenza at Valenciennes, November 21, 1918.
Capt. George W. Stairs. Born 1887. Killed at St. Julien, April 24, 1915, while serving with the 14th Battalion.
Capt. John C. Stairs. Born 1891. Killed at Courcellette, September 15, 1916, while serving with the 25th Battalion.
Capt. Gauvin L. Stairs. Born 1896. Killed at Moquet Farm, near Courcellette, September 7, 1916, while serving with the 14th Battalion.
Pte. Graham Stairs. Born 1894. Died of pneumonia at Halifax, December 10, 1915, while serving with the 85th Battalion.
“One by one Death challenged them. One by one they smiled in his grim visage and refused to be dismayed.”