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Donald Thomas EDWARDS* (1897-1918) KIA
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 Trade listed as Laborer. DOB 25-12-97, born Ayton, Ontario. 5 foot 7 3/4 inches. Blue eyes, red hair. Presbyterian. NOK James Edwards, father. Enlisted Mount Forest 7-12-15 (age 18 years). On 153rd Nominal Roll 5-2-16, no transfer noted. On 153rd Battalion Nominal Roll as published Guelph Mercury 1-12-16. Embarked with 153rd Halifax N.S. SS Olympic 29-4-17. Arrived Liverpool 7-5-17. Assigned 25th Reserve for Training and Administration. 29-3-18 Taken on Strength 18th Battalion. KIA 8-8-18. Globe & Mail Casualty List 24-8-18 reports "KIA." Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Grave Reference: n/a. Vimy Memorial inscription photo courtesy S. Godly.
Name inscribed on Arthur Cenotaph.
'Circumstances of Death' Register by Library & Archives Canada: "Killed in Action" 'During an attack on Marceleave, he was instantly killed by enemy shell fire.' Next of Kin: Mr. W.B. Edwards, Aneroid, Saskatchewan.
File: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2835 - 21, courtesy Library & Archives Canada. Canadian Virtual War Memorial courtesy Veteran Affairs Canada.
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