Private Flook went overseas with the Winnipeg Rifles in Oct. 1916.

He was stationed at Bramshott until Mar. 1917 when he crossed to France, transferring to the 44th Canadians.

April 1, he received slight wounds and was admitted to the Base Hospital for a short time when he joined the Stretcher-Bearers.

In December, for bravery, he was awarded the Military Medal. He was awarded a commission on the field and returned to England for a course.

He rejoined his battalion Sept. 22, 1918 as Lieutenant and five days later, Sept. 27, he was killed in action.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cenotaph	Chatham and Kent County Cenotaph - Chatham
Awards	MM, Distinguished Conduct Medal
Sources	Chatham Daily Planet (22-04-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (29-05-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (08-10-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (11-10-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (25-11-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), Victoria Ave. United Church - Roll of Honour
Supplemental Information	Father: Albert E. Flook, 256th battalion Mother: Mrs. Catherine M. Flook, Chatham Sister: Miss Frances S. Flook Brothers: William G. Flook, 91st battalion Charles A. Flook, 91st battalion George Flook

Height	5'10"
Eye Colour	gray
Age	26
Complexion	fair
Hair	brown
Race	white
Birthplace	London, Englan
Religion	Methodist
Last Place of Employment	Missionary is Saskatchewan
Marital Status	single
When Enlisted	Apr. 5, 1916
Where Enlisted	Saskatchewan

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