COLONEL ARCHIBALD LAYMAN

Archibald Layman entered The Army's work from Kingsville, Ont.

Inn 1904 he entered the Training Garrison, in Toronto, where he was a member of the last Session of Cadets to, be commissioned by the then Territorial Leader. Commander Evangeline Booth

Corps appointments, with two interruptions on Divisional Headquarters, followed for a number of years, including Hamilton I, Newmarket, Brampton, Niagara Falls, Chatham, Lindsay, Midland, Galt, Windsor, London I and Montreal. During this time, he was promoted to the ranks of Ensign and Adjutant.

A year and a half as Divisional Young People's Secretary in Montreal preceded his appointment as Divisional Commander for the Ottawa Division in 1921. Later he was Divisional Commander for the British Columbia Division. This was his last charge in Canada, prior to his transfer to the U.S.A. Western Territory in 1928, and appointment as Divisional Commander for the Hawaiian Islands Division.

In 1931, he was selected for the important position of Men's Social Service Secretary for the Western

Territory, which also includes over- sight of the Prison and Family Welfare work. In April 1932, the additional responsibility of the Property Department was under his supervision.

Colonel Layman was married to Ensign Edith Meader in 1909. Mrs. Layman was a successful Field Officer before her marriage. Among other appointments, she opened the Work at Cobalt, well-known silver mining centre in Northern Ontario. She also re-opened the Corps at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

He then transferred to the Western U.S. Territory where after seventeen years service, was appointed to Canada as Chief Secretary.