I can't seem to get enough of this photograph. The more I look at it, the more I find. For example, the Captain fourth from the right in the middle row.
John Edwards Leckie (1872-1950)
Jack Leckie graduated from RMC in 1893. He served as a Lieutenant with Strachcona's Horse in South Africa where he was awarded a DSO on April 19, 1901. He returned to South Africa as a Captain with the 2nd Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, finishing his service with a mention in despatches and a Queen's Medal with five clasps.
In 1910 he helped his brother, Lt Col Robert Gilmour Edward Leckie, organize the 72nd Regiment in Vancouver. Jack was promoted to Major on Sept 30, 1913.
In August, 1914, he joined the CEF as a Major in the 16th Battalion. His brother was its CO. During August 1916 his brother was promoted and took over the 3rd Brigade. Jack assumed command of the 16th Bn. During November 1916 he was promoted, returned to England and took command of the 14th Brigade, 5th Division. He remained in England until he was sent to Murmansk in 1918. He returned to Canada in 1919.
During the Second World War he served as a press censor.
Quite the remarkable career.
Cheers,
Dan.