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We remember Edward Charles Woodroof
We remember Edward Charles Woodroof
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Mary Elizabeth Ann Woodroof
Source:9408941
1879
1880
sibling
Ellen Kate Woodroof
Source:9408941
1880
1882
sibling
William Walter David Woodroof
Source:9408941
1882
1883
sibling
Ethel Lilian Emma Woodroof
Source:9408941
23rd July 1883
1885
1886
sibling
Alice Maud Mary Woodroof
Source:9408941
1886
1888
sibling
Winnifred May Woodroof
Source:9408941
1888
1915
dates
Age 30
Source:9408941
16th April 1915
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9410282
2nd June 1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
109694
Source:5853900
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Company Sergeant Major
109694
Canadian Mounted Rifles
4th Battalion
Source:7153457
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
CSM
109694
Canadian Mounted Rifles
Source:9410282
1916
death
Died of wounds
CSM Woodroof volunteered to go on a trench raid. His battalion’s raiding party received a retaliatory German barrage. He was wounded by a shell fragment that proved fatal.
Roclincourt
France
Source:7153457
Source:9408967
20th December 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7153457
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Charles |
| Initials | EC |
| Last Name | Woodroof |
| Source | 5853900 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 109694 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 109694 | Canadian Mounted Rifles | 4th Battalion | Company Sergeant Major | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 109694 | Canadian Mounted Rifles | CSM |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Mary Woodroof | mother | ||
| William Woodroof | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Lilian Emma Woodroof | sister | 23rd July 1883 | |
| Mary Elizabeth Ann Woodroof | sister | 1879 | |
| Ellen Kate Woodroof | sister | 1880 | |
| William Walter David Woodroof | brother | 1882 | |
| Alice Maud Mary Woodroof | sister | 1886 | |
| Winnifred May Woodroof | sister | 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-15 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Edward Charles WoodroofPhotograph of CSM Woodroof from November 1916 in which he is shown wearing the DCM that he had recently been awarded.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Attestation Papers, Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force | Marion147350 | |
| Chelmsford War Memorial website | Marion147350 | |
| Service Papers | Marion147350 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Charles Woodroof | Marion147350 |
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