27 Mar 1859 - 02 Mar 1916
Nationality: | Canadian |
Country of Service: | Canada |
Branch of Service: | Army |
Unit: | 90th Battalion Winnipeg Rifles; 8th Battalion |
Final Rank: | Sergeant; Captain |
Dates Served: | 1885 - 1890; 22 Sep 1914 - 02 Mar 1916 |
Where Served: | Canada & Europe |
Comments: | Served as a Sgt. with the 90th Battalion Winnipeg Rifles from 1885 - 1890, taking part in the North-West
Rebellion. He enlisted 22 Sep 1914, lying about his age by saying that he was 45 rather than 55. He served with the 8th Battalion and died of wounds 02 Mar 1916. He is buried at Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension - Nord, France. |
View the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Commemoration
Here is a copy of Shaver Eadie's service file. |
View a Poem of Tribute written by Pte. Richard G. Holmes | |
Shaver Eadie's Memorial Page. |
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