Notes

Charles served with the original 18th Canadians for 28 months. He resided in Detroit before moving to Tipon, where he bought a general store in August 1931 and operated it over 16 years before selling it due to his poor health. After that he was self-employed and worked as a ranger for the Michigan State Conservation Department. He married Vera Langley in Detroit on May 29, 1926. He is the son of William Spencer and Martha Cutting Driffill. Location at Franklin Township Cemetery: Center section, Row 46

Sources & Links

- (a) James, F. Treve and Thomas Johnston, eds. “Bruce in Khaki containing a History of the 160th Overseas Bruce Battalion and Complete Nominal Roll of all Men who were at any Time on the Strength of the Battalion.” Chesley: F. Treve James and Thomas Joh
- (b) Stewart, William. “At the Crossroads: A History of Hepworth with Anecdotes and Reminiscences.” Allenford: Wm. D. Stewart, 2003. Print.
- Library & Archives Canada
- Find a Grave