Regimental Number: 260692
Rank: Private
Branch: 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment
Elmer was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota on May 15, 1895. He came over the Edson Trail with his parents in 1913 and settled in the Valhalla area. Elmer was living in Tompkins, Saskatchewan when he was drafted in May of 1918. At some point after the war he returned to the Vahalla area; his homestead was located at 27-74-20-W6. Elmer died in the Grande Prairie hospital on September 20, 1936, having fallen from his horse while riding.
Sources: Pioneer Round-Up p. 613