British War Medal and Victory Medal 1914-1920 (541916 SJT.C.F.EDE.C.E.)
Charles Frederick Ede was born in Worthing, Sussex in 1879. He emigrated to Canada and had pre WWI service with 103 Calgary Rifles. He was a Fitter & Turner by trade.
Arrived in England 25.2.1916 and went to France/Flanders 26.5.1916. Was promoted Sergeant 29.10.1916 with the 3rd Division Engineers. He was Knocked out and buried by a Gas Shell in France on 29.7.1917 (Some reports say Severe GSW to the back). He suffered with Myalgia and was repatriated to England and then to Canada on 21.5.1919.
This is his full entitlement. A comprehensive personnel file in his regard is available to download from the Canadian Archives.
