A dentistry student at McGill University, Archie Jenks enlisted on February 18, 1915, at the age of 25. In France, he served with the Royal Flying Corps, #20 Squadron. (C. Jenks.)
Letter from Archie to his mother about the pleasant living conditions in England, October 14th, 1917, p 1-2. (C. Jenks.)
Letter from Archie to his mother about the pleasant living conditions in England, October 14th, 1917, p 3-4. (C. Jenks.)
Letter from Archie to his mother about the pleasant living conditions in England, October 14th, 1917, p 4-5. (C. Jenks.)
Letter from Archie to his mother about the pleasant living conditions in England, October 14th, 1917, p 6-7. (C. Jenks.)
Letter from Archie to his mother about the pleasant living conditions in England, October 14th, 1917, p 11-12. (C. Jenks.)

Archie Jenks

A dentistry student at McGill University, Jenks enlisted on February 18, 1915, at the age of 25.

Lt. Archie Jenks served in France with the Royal Flying Corps, Squadron 20.

A dentistry student at McGill University, Jenks enlisted on February 18, 1915, at the age of 25. In France, he served with the Royal Flying Corps, #20 Squadron. Following the war, he set up a dental practice in Montreal. He also married Elizabeth McKim; the couple had one child, Anson, who died at the age of 2. Jenks took his own life in Montreal on July 29, 1938.

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