Lewis “Lou” Allen Parker

Private, 181st Battalion / 44th Battalion
Canadian Expeditionary Force – First World War

Service Summary

Lewis “Lou” Allen Parker enlisted in the Canadian Army on January 13, 1917, at the age of 20 while living in Cartwright, Manitoba.

He was associated with the 181st Battalion, Reserve units, and later the 44th Battalion.

Wartime Experience

Lou likely trained in Canada and England before serving in France.

He returned to Halifax on January 16, 1919.

Post-Service Life

Lou moved to Minnedosa in 1929 and managed local livery barns before later delivering rural mail on Route #3 for more than twenty-five years.

He also worked for the Manitoba Highways Department.

Lou and his wife May raised three daughters and one son, Pilot Officer John Allen Parker, who was later killed in action in the Second World War.

Lou passed away in 1961.

Medals & Honours

(Not listed in source – can be added if confirmed)