Major John Gordon Fleck, MC of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, possibly in the 231st Battalion, CEF, 1917. The photo may have been taken in France or possibly in Vancouver or Sidney, BC. Major Fleck is wearing a khaki tunic with Major cuff rank insignia, kilt and apron with shoes and khaki spats. The Balmoral type bonnet appears to have tails on it like a Kilmarnock Bonnet. From 231st Battalion Nominal Roll: Major Fleck, John Gordon, late Canadian Engineers and 72nd Regiment His NOK was Mrs. Margaret.Willifred Fleck of 1620 Burnaby St.,Vancouver, B.C He enlisted in Vancouver on 23 March, 1916 Fleck later transferred to the 72nd Battalion, CEF in the field on 15 July, 1917 and he was wounded on 2 September, 1918. Major Fleck was awarded his first Military Cross for actions in the Amiens "L. C." operation in August, 1918. He received a Bar to his M.C. for deeds at Arras - Scarpe in August - September, 1918. [See pages 127 and 128 of the Regimental History].