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We remember Edward John Sawtell
We remember Edward John Sawtell
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
William Sawtell
Source:6156763
1885
1890
sibling
Alice Sawtell
Source:6156385
1890
1893
1898
sibling
Herbert Sawtell
Source:6156385
1898
1901
location
Salways, Fivehead, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6156385
April 1901
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:6156741
8th March 1911
1911
employment
Farm Labourer
Source:6156741
8th March 1911
1914
enlistment
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
Source:5740307
18th December 1914
1914
location
Cosy Nook, P.C. Saskatchewan
Canada
parents address
Source:5740307
18th December 1914
1916
dates
Age 22
Source:6156763
1916
1916
employment
Farmer
Manitoba Lake, Saskatchewan
Canada
Source:6156763
1916
1916
location
Manitoba Lake, Saskatchewan
Canada
parents address
Source:6156763
1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lance Corporal
81775
Canadian Infantry
8th Battalion
Source:6156952
14th June 1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
81775
Source:5740307
1916
death
Source:6156952
14th June 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward John |
| Initials | EJ |
| Last Name | Sawtell |
| Source | 5740307 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosy Nook, P.C. Saskatchewan | Canada | parents address | known 18th December 1914 | |
| Manitoba Lake, Saskatchewan | Canada | parents address | known 1916 | |
| Salways, Fivehead, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 81775 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 81775 | Canadian Infantry | 8th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Sawtell | mother | ||
| James Sawtell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Sawtell | sister | 1890 | |
| Herbert Sawtell | brother | 1898 | |
| William Sawtell | brother | 1885 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-18 | 5'9" |
Media
Media
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L/Cpl Edward John SawtellPhoto related to L/Cpl Sawtell on Government of Canada, Military Heritage website
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Philippa3991 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Philippa3991 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Soldiers of the First World War | Philippa3991 | |
| Emigration | Philippa3991 | |
| 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan | Philippa3991 | |
| CWGC Record | Philippa3991 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| L/Cpl Edward John Sawtell | Philippa3991 |
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