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Ford Edwards

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
772353
Unit at enlistment: 
125th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Commemorated at: 
Holy Trinity Church (Burford) & St. John's Church (Cathcart)
Birth country: 
Canada
Birth county: 
Bruce
Birth city: 
Lucknow, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
87 Wellington Street, Woodstock, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Machinist
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Single
Age at enlistment: 
29

Letters and documents

BX May 2, 1917

L.E. Edwards of Woodstock has received a postcard from his son, Private Ford Edwards, who went overseas with the 125th Brant Battalion. The card was sent from the Lord Derby War Hospital, Warrington. The card simply states that Private Edwards is confined in that hospital. No word had been received of his being wounded or of any illness, and Mr. Edwards is at a loss to know just what has happened to him.

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