| Rank | Private |
| Service # | A59173 |
| Unit # | Carleton and York Regiment, RCIC, Essex Scottish Regiment |
Born 7/08/1921 in Chatham, ON. Son of Alfred Henry (a veteran of the Great War) he went overseas with the 186th Batt. saw action with the 18th Batt.) and Victoria May Jewiss of Queen St., Chatham, ON., (Mrs. first husband was killed in WWI), brother of Victor living at Queen St., (above the Canada Business College) Chatham. Eddie attended high school at Chatham Vocational School for three years. He also played “All-Star” hockey in 1939 along with being involved in track & field while at CVS. After school he was employed by Merchants Paper.
Pte. Jewiss enlisted in 1942, his father was a veteran of the Great War.
Jewiss would marry Gladys “Gladys” Pauline (nee Lloyd), of Chatham while training in Simcoe, they would have a daughter Jessie Pauline Payne born 20/07/43 while they were in Simcoe and he never saw. Eddie and his brother O/S Victor Jewess spent a weekend at their parents home on Queen St. Gladys (Clark 2nd husband) passed away 30/10/2014 at Riverview Gardens, Chatham, ON.
Enlisting 5/01/1942 at the age of 19 years, Eddie began his training with the Essex Scottish in London, then at No. 1 District Depot in Windsor, No. 12 BTC. in Chatham. Address at Enlistment was Chatham. He was reported returning to Camp Bordon for training in April of 1942. In August of 1942 he was training in Simcoe when he was home on a furlouge to see his parents and in November of that year, also Simcoe and Norfolk Co.
Pte. Jewiss would marry ‘Gladys’ Pauline (nee Lloyd), of Chatham while training in Simcoe. They would have a daughter Jessie Pauline born 20/07/43 while they were in Simcoe. Gladys (Clark 2nd husband) passed away 30/10/2014 at Riverview Gardens, Chatham, ON.
Eddie would go overseas 10 March, 1943 eventually joining the Carleton & York Regt and would see fighting in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. A daughter Jesse Pauline would be born in Simcoe 20/07/1943, a picture of his daughter would reach him in Italy. Eddie and his brother O/S Victor Jewess spent a weekend at their parents home on Queen St.
Major W. S. Sutherland, padre of the Carleton & York Regt. in a letter to his wife Gladys, then living in Simcoe, ON., gave the following description of the action “Eddie” was in when killed. As follows:
“Your husband was among those who made an attack on a strongly defended enemy position and although successful a few, among whom was your husband, were killed.
It may be of some consolation to you to know that your husband did not suffer, but died instantly.You can also be proud of the part he played, as he advanced up a very steep mountain in rain, over heavy clay, and the objective had almost been reached.
He lies in a pleasant orchard by the side of the road where he fell. With him are those of his comrades who died with him. You have my deepest sympathy in your loss and my sincerer prayer is that God may bless and keep you and yours.”
Besides the padre’s letter Mrs. Jewiss received a letter from Pte. Bill Peacock of Toronto who was a close friend of Edmund in the Carleton & York who wrote:
“No doubt by now you have heard from the war office about your husband. I wish to extend my heart-felt sympathy. At the time of his passing I was away from him and it wasn’t until later that I found out.
There is a story connected to your husband which, I figure should help ease the pain. It made me very proud when I heard it. There were some trapped by Germans who wouldn’t let them out, and they asked for volunteers to go and rescue the lads, and you husband volunteered without hesitation. The Colonel is a Queen’s Own (Rifles) man from Toronto and I spoke to him, and he said it was a very noble of your husband, and he says it will always be remembered by the battalion.”
The newspaper source and date of the two above letters is unknown. JRH.
Age: 22, KIA – Date of Death: 07/10/1943, in Italy, likely in the actions around the Fortore River with the Carleton and York Regiment. It is reported that Pte. Jewiss was killed while trying to advance up a steep hill in the rain to relieve some trapped comrades that the Germans had pinned down. The CDN 22/10/43(P), he was reported to have been a very capable soldier, highly regarded by his officers and associates.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Chatham Fire Fighters 1944 Field Day Booklet, Index of Overseas Deaths, L. Lucas . |
| Supplemental Information | Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead, Grave/Memorial Reference: III. B. 14. Cemetery: MORO RIVER CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY. Afa: Chatham Fire Fighters 1944 Field Day Booklet to 12/08/1944. Index of Overseas Deaths. CDN date thought to be October 1943 with photo and article copied.And they never came back. |
| Age | 22 |
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