›› Private Robert John Stumpf (1893 - 1916)

R. John Stumpf was born on May 21, 1893 in Milton, Ontario to Robert Reuben and Margaret Annie Stumpf. The family later moved to Rockwood where John and his siblings were raised.

Private Stumpf was a member of the 10th Battalion of the Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment). He died in service overseas on September 28, 1918 at age 23 and is buried at the Contay British Cemetery in Somme, France.

A photograph of Private Stumpf can be viewed here. Under it is quoted, "'Happy' Stumpf...one against whom not one unkind word could be said." (Guelph newspaper clipping).

Sources:
Veteran Affairs Canada
Library and Archives Canada