Image: Copy of a photograph showing members of the Grande Prairie Brass Band: George Duncan, Harry Watcher, Ernie Kirstein, Gus Kirstein, Ralph Johnston, N. D. McFarlane, Charles Stredulinksky, George Tate, Harold Melsness, A.B. Hedman, Frank Johnston, Tom Waterman, Gus Gerd. ca. 1921. (SPRA 2001.01.062)
Regimental Number: 425462
Rank: Private
Branch: 27th Battalion
Tom was born in Romsey, Hampshire, England on June 17, 1885. It is uncertain when he immigrated to Canada. In December of 1914, Tom enlisted in the Canadian Army in Brandon, Manitoba. He married Isabella Christie on June 22, 1915. In 1930, he filed on a homestead at SE 12-71-7-W6. Thomas died in 1981.
Sources: Along the Wapiti p. 181, 411