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- The Ottawa Journal, Canada, Friday, 22 October 1965
Deaths
By the Canadian Press
Ottawa ? Edward Bassett, 80, a brother of the late John Bassett, of Montreal, former president of the Montreal Gazette, and un uncle of John Bassett, publisher of the Toronto Telegram.
Soldiers of the 38th, Friday, 20 April 2007
Captain Edward Bassett
Born on 2 November 1886 in Omagh, Ireland - next of kin, John Bassett, Ottawa, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as broker, single, no current military service, previously served with the Honourable Artillery Company, height of 5 feet 10 inches, chest of 38th inches, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, Presbyterian.
Joined the 21st Canadian Infantry Battalion on 15 January 1915 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion in France on 19 July 1916 - transferred to the 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade as an Orderly Officer on 3 August 1916 - transferred to the Canadian Rep. General Headquarters as an Orderly Officer on 20 September 1916 - transferred to the 142nd Infantry Brigade as a S/Captain on 31 March 1918 - transferred to the 125th Infantry Brigade as a S/Captain on 10 April 1918 - sent to England on 31 July 1918 - served with the Military Headquarters in Ottawa from 11 September 1918 to 31 March 1919.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1886 - 1965 (78 years)