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We remember Edwin Gard
We remember Edwin Gard
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1915
enlistment
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Canada
Source:8517896
11th January 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
426323
46th Battalion
Source:8517896
11th January 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
426323
Canadian Infantry
Source:8517896
11th January 1915 - 19th February 1917
marriage
Minnie Gard
Source:8517896
1917
death
Source:7156963
19th February 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7156963
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Gard |
| Source | 5932132 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 426323 | 46th Battalion | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 426323 | Canadian Infantry | Private |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Gard | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ruddy | blue | dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-09 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-09 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Edwin Gard #426323 (standing) with brother WalterEdwin Gard #426323 (standing) with brother Walter (seated) taken at Bramshott, England
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S.62312
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Service File for Edwin Gard (#426323) | S.62312 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edwin Gard #426323 (standing) with brother Walter | S.62312 |
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