Source: Found during search of digital archives of the London (Ontario) Advertiser. See attached article for source. Not sure if this is the man.
Deserted in England.
London Advertiser. December 5, 1916. Page 13.
Speer, John: Service no. 53736
War Diary of the 18th Battalion CEF
Articles, war diaries, and recognition to the Men of the "Fighting 18th"
