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218082 Pte. Edward James Reynolds Canadian Expeditionary Forces 3rd Btn. from:Toronto (d.23rd Aug 1916) Pte. Edward James ReynoldsHe was executed for desertion 23/08/1916 age 20 and isburied in Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery, St. Omer, France. Reynolds was born on 2nd January 1896 in Toronto. During April 1915, he enlisted in the Canadian Infantry 35th Battalion. By November 1915, Reynolds was a member of the 3rd Battalion in the line near Ploegsteert. On 25 July 1916, the Germans exploded a mine under a portion of the front line called "The Bluff". The 3rd Battalion was ordered forward to plug the resulting gap in the front line. However, Reynolds fell out from his platoon only to be found two days later at his battalion's transport lines. Reynolds claimed that he had been ordered back and got lost. This excuse was accepted. During the following night (26th July 1916), Reynolds was ordered to accompany a ration party up to the front line. Again Reynolds fell out and went back to his battalion's transport lines. This time Reynolds was arrested and charged with desertion. He was found guilty by court-martial and sentenced to death. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**