Edward Whipple Bancroft Morrison - Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Facts, Net Worth, Birthday, Biography and Family

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Jul 06, 1867 London, Ontario, Canada Died on 28 May 1925 (aged 57)

Canadian general and journalist

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About Edward Whipple Bancroft Morrison

  • Sir Edward Whipple Bancroft Morrison, (6 July 1867 – 28 May 1925) was a Canadian journalist and Major General in the Canadian Army during World War I. Born in London, Ontario, he worked as a journalist for the Hamilton Spectator and later as editor-in-chief of the Ottawa Citizen.
  • He served overseas during World War I with the Canadian Expeditionary Force and was promoted to major-general in 1918.
  • Morrison had command of all artillery at the battle of Vimy Ridge.
  • After the war, he continued to serve with the Canadian Army until he retired in 1924. He was made a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George in June 1919.

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