Name

William Ewart Geddes

Born

1898-06-02

Birth Place

Port Elgin, ON

Occupation

Student

Awards

Awarded Good Conduct Badge and Military Medal

Service Record 1

Regimental Number

228486

Highest Rank

Private

Conflict

1914-1918

Battalion

116th Battalion

Enlisted

Toronto, ON

Enlistment /Transfer Date

1916-06-05

Service Record 2

Conflict

1939-1945

Notes

Ewart was the son of William and Margaret Geddes. He was awarded a Good Conduct badge for good work on September 27 (1918) in the Arras sector, and later was awarded the Military Medal. He served with the 169th and 170th Battalions in England, and with the 116th in France.

Sources & Links

- Bruce County Genealogical Society Surname Collection;
- Library & Archives Canada

News Clippings

The Port Elgin Times, November 6, 1918