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1914-1923 (Creation)
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- Bowen, Edward H. (1880-1923)
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0.01 l.m. of textual records, 1 photograph: b&w.
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Edward Hugh Bowen, also known as Ned, was born 2 June 1880 in Sherbrooke. He was the youngest surviving son of Frederick W.W. Bowen and Sara Jane Hall. Ned began his military career in the 53rd Sherbrooke Battalion/Regiment. During WWI, he initially served as a Major in the 15th Battalion and 2nd Battalion CEF and later with 117th Eastern Townships Battalion, fighting overseas during WWI. He died 2 June 1923 from the persisting effects of gas poisoning he suffered during the War. He is buried at the Elmwood Cemetery in Sherbrooke.
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The file contains primary source information on the military life of Edward Hugh "Ned" Bowen from 1914 to 1923. It consists primarily of letters written or sent to Edward Hugh Bowen when he was stationed in England with the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I, as well as a photograph, hand-written notes on his doctor, and a newspaper obituary notice. The letters were sent by Edward Hugh Bowen to his mother, and others were sent to him by one of his aunts living in East Croydon, England, and by a McTavish from Colborne, Ontario, Davie Mills and Beatrice Thomas. They include information on Ned's military experience, his sickness and family.
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The photograph also available in digital format.
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The attached photograph is Edward of (aka Ned) Hugh Bowen, ca. 1915, 15th Battalion CEF. Photographer: Gustafson, Sherbrooke, QC (probably reprinted).