Corporal Edward Francis Champion
1st RM Battalion, Royal Naval Division,
Royal Marine Light Infantry
08/10/1918
Born at Guernsey. Sixth son of Frederick and Elizabeth
Champion who were both born at Jersey.
Husband of Emily Cora
Champion, 22 Tresillian St., Cattledown Rd., Plymouth.
Killed in action,
aged 21 years.
He could swim and was passed test at Deal on 29/04/1915.
Passed Corporal Feb 1918. Was also wounded at least
twice on 2/8/1916 & 18/09/1916. Awarded 1 Good Conduct
Badge on 21 Feb 1917.
Embarked RM Brigade 26/3/18.
