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220271 Pte. Edward David Rowlands MM. British Army 1st Btn Welsh Guards from:Llanuchllyn (d.27th Sep 1918) Edward Rowlands joined the Welsh Guards in 1914. He died on 27th September 1918 of his wounds at the Battle of Cambrai. Edward was unmarried and aged 34 on his death. He is buried at Beaumetz Crossroads Cemetery, Beaumetz Les Cambrai. He was awarded the Military Medal at the Battle of Pilckem Ridge at the third battle of Ypres. His citation was printed in the London Gazette on 25th September 1917 but I am unable to find the details. Three of his brothers had emigrated to Canada in 1910. Two returned and fought for their country one died in Egypt, another injured in Galipoli the third brother fought for the Canadians in the Alberta Rgt and died at Vimmy Ridge. Edward also lost two cousins with a further two injured. 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.**