The death of Corporal Edwin Sherman Tuck, 18 January 1918. One of the first of the Victoria men to volunteer for service overseas, leaving in August 1914 with the draft from the 50th Gordon Highlanders, which afterwards became part of the 16th Canadian Scottish.
Enlistment of Private Edwin Sherman Tuck
Corporal Tuck married in May 1913, leaving his widow and child. His brother, Lt Douglas Campbell Tuck (d.13-4-49) with the 29th Battalion.
Private Edwin Sherman Tuck 28585 enlisted 25 September 1914 at Valcartier. A Telephone Engineer, standing 5′ 8″ tall, 170 pounds. Previous experience 18 months in 50th Regiment, Highlanders of Canada our of Victoria, BC. Prior to embarking for England, Edwin rises in the ranks to Sergeant.
16th Canadian Infantry Battalion
Sergeant Edwin Sherman Tuck admitted to No 1 General Hospital, 13 January 1915, chronic otitis media. Admitted to Netheravon Hospital, 16 January 1915, Ch catarrah otitis media. Later discharged to duty on 25 January 1915. However, recommended Edwin be returned to Canada and discharged. Transferred to the 17th Reserve Battalion at Tidworth on 3 February 1915.
Sailed per SS CORSICAN on 26 February 1915. Discharged for His Majesty’s Service on 15 March 1915.
Reenlistment of Edwin Sherman Tuck
Likely sometime in 1916, Edwin had an operation on one or both ears. Now able to pass the medical, Private Edwin Sherman Tuck 2025191 reenlisted 8 February 1917 in Victoria. Now 35 years and 10 months of age.
To be Acting Corporal with pay, Seaford Camp, 18 July 1917.
Corporal Edwin Sherman Tuck reverts to Ranks in order to proceed overseas, 26 September 1917. Once again, he does not hold the rank of Private for long.
47th Battalion
Private Edwin Sherman Tuck promoted Corporal in the Field, 13 November 1917.
Pte Tuck killed in action, 18 January 1918.
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Canadian Virtual War Memorial (CVWM)
The Canadian Virtual War Memorial (CVWM) is a registry to honour and remember the sacrifices of the more than 118,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who, since Confederation, have given their lives serving in uniform. The names of fallen soldiers found in the CVWM are also inscribed in the seven Books of Remembrance.
Sucrerie Cemetery, Ablain-St. Nazaire
The village and the neighbourhood of Ablain-St. Nazaire the scene of very severe fighting between the French and the Germans in May and June 1915. Sucrerie Cemetery named from a sugar factory, destroyed in the war and since replaced by a farm. Begun in April 1917, next to a French Military Cemetery, now removed, of 1900 graves, and used until October 1918.
At one time called Saskatchewan Cemetery, and, in accordance with the Canadian Burial Officer’s practice, numbered CD 43 (43rd cemetery of the 4th Canadian Division). The village later adopted by the Urban District of Teddington. Nearly 400 Great War casualties commemorated in this site. The cemetery covers an area (without the footpath leading to it) of 1,918 square metres and enclosed by a low brick wall.
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