 Charles C. Oke was a Second Lieutenant in the Newfoundland Infantry, nicknamed "Safety Catch" for his expertise in musketry, and was credited, despite his weakened state during recuperation after Gallipoli, with rapid response in attempted rescue in London of two drowning nurses, whose canoe had overturned.Charles became the Assistant District Administrator, Federal Veteran's Administration.Harris R. Oke had a meritorious military career in France and Russia, including being awarded a Bar to a Military Cross.