25. Edward Wilkes⁶ Waud (Edward William⁵, Edward Wilkes⁴, Edward³, Samuel Wilkes², Samuel¹) was born in Owen Sound, Grey, Ontario 4/08/1891. Edward died 6/04/1918 in France, at 26 years of age.

He married Ruth Gurnett in England, 1916. Ruth was born in Owen Sound, Grey, Ontario. She resided in 176 Graham St., Woodstock, Ontario. 6/04/1918.

He was listed as a resident in the census report in North Oxford, Ontario, 1901. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 4286 Sherbrook, Westmount, Quebec, 1911. Educated initally at Owen Sound, and at Woodstock, Canada. Then went into journalism and worked for "Rod and Gun", "Montreal Star", and sporting editor "Montreal Mail".

Enlisted August 1914, 13th Battalion Royal Highlanders of Canada (Black Watch). Commissioned Lieutenant, April 1915, and became company commander and Captain in February 1916. Wounded June 1916, and after recovery appointed Adjutant, Military Hospital, England. Returned to Battalion in France, 1817 commanding "C" Company, 13th Battalion. Killed in action 6th April 1918. Buried in Duisans, France.

From: CWGC

Name: WAUD, EDWARD WILKES Initials: E W Nationality: Canadian Rank: Captain Regiment: Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment) Unit Text: 13th Bn. Age: 26 Date of Death: 06/04/1918 Additional information: Son of Edward and Margaret Miller Waud, of Owen Sound, Ontario; husband of Ruth Gurnett (formerly Waud), of 176, Graham St., Woodstock, Ontario. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: VI. F. 44. Cemetery: DUISANS BRITISH CEMETERY, ETRUN

Edward Wilkes Waud and Ruth Gurnett had the following children:

+ 26 i. Edward William⁷ Waud was born 20/02/1917.

+ 27 ii. Peter Brian Waud was born 25/05/1918.

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