Two Yankee Chips from Old British Blocks
The Reformer takes it as a privilege to present to its readers these
two portraits of young United States soldiers, in whose welfare
many Simcoe friends of their parents will share with interest.
The officer on the right is Major Robert Rochester II of Cleveland, Ohio, son of Mr. Robert Rochester of Dayton, Ohio.
Major Rochester gave up a very responsible position as a railway director and superintendent to volunteer for service, and he will
go to France immediately to undertake duties in connection with
the transport service in the war area.
Flight Lieutenant Francis R. Townley is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R.
Townley of Chicago, both of who have still many warm friends here.
Francis was just completing his arts course at Chicago University when the
war came to his country. He enlisted at once in the Flying Arm and has completed his
training and "Won His Wings." He has had his last leave and is probably now on his way east.
Major Rochester was born in Simcoe, Lieutenant Townley in St. Louis, but both are sons of old Simconians who have
never lost interest in their former Canadian home, and profound regard for the British flag and all it sends for. It must be a satisfaction to them to find their sons willing to risk everything on
behalf of these same ideals.
