John Edyvean

Private John Edyvean
14 Dec 1886 - Sept 1954
Biography

The son of Robert and Mary Edyvean. He married Florence Cowling in 1908.

Postings
Unit or location Role Posted from until
St. Columb Patrol Patrol member 03 Jun 1940 02 Dec 1943
National ID
WBKD 225/1
Commissioned or Enlisted
June 1940
Occupation

Wolfram miner

Address
29 West Street, St Columb, Cornwall
Other information

John was discharged 2nd Dec 1943 as medically unfit. A WW1 veteran he served as Private 19818 in the Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry. He served in France from 3 Aug 1915 and was awarded the British, Victory and 1915 Star medals.

References

TNA ref WO199/3391

1939 Register