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In memory of:

Lieutenant Edwin Alfred Trendell

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Military service

Age: 21
Rank: Lieutenant
Force: Army
Unit/Regiment: Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)
Division: 19th Bn.
Birth: April 13, 1896 London, England
Enlistment: November 11, 1914 Toronto, Ontario
Death: November 4, 1917

Burial/memorial information

Grave reference: I. I. 92.
Additional information
Son of Ruth Trendell, of Guelph, Ontario, and the late A. G. P. Trendell.
Additional citations

Military Cross, Supplement to London Gazette dated 18 July 1917, "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although twice wounded, he continued on, and established a report centre. It was due to his determination and courage that much early and valuable information was sent back." Gazetted the 26 April 1917. Military Medal, Mentioned in Despatches.

In the Books of Remembrance

Commemorated on:

Page 340 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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