Private Ewart Vivian Wood
Missing, presumed Killed in WW1
Date of Death:
Service Biography
Private Ewart Vivian Wood, the son of Samuel and Emma Louisa Wood of New Cross, London, England, had been working in Riverfield as a farmer when he enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces. He was with the 87th Battalion and listed as missing, presumed killed, in a raid on the German trenches near Voormezeele on September 17, 1916. His body was never recovered, and his name is listed on the Menin Gate. He was 24 years old.
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
178151
Cause of Death (in war):
Missing, presumed Killed
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
87th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
London, England
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
23 years 9 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
24 years 5 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
24 years 5 months
Country Born:
England
Trade or Calling:
Farmer
Next of Kin:
Samuel and Emma Louisa Wood, of 19, Bousfield Rd., New Cross, London, England
Address at Enlistment:
Riverfield, Quebec
Religion:
Church of England
Place of Enlistment:
Saint-Jean, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
6 ft 0.0 in / 183 cm
Weight:
163 lbs / 74 kg
Chest:
36.0 in / 91 cm
Expansion:
3.0 in / 8 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
Yes
Saw Service in:
Unknown
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
255 days in service
Buried at:
Links
Images
Ewart Vivian Wood
Menin Gate Panel with the name of Ewart Vivian Wood
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
87th Battalion |
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| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
17th Battalion |
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Notes
Son of Samuel and Emma Louisa Wood, of 19, Bousfield Rd., New Cross, London, England.
Version: 1 Last modified: 2026-03-25 16:06:41
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