World War I Service: Edward Kerr Edie The information below is from Edward's Defence Force Personnel Record, from Archives NZ. Biographical Details According to his History-Sheet, his occupation was Surgeon, his last employer wasn't specified, although his last NZ address was given as Kumara, his religion was Presbyterian and his birth-date was given as 5 April, 1888. His next of kin was listed as his wife, Mrs Jean Edie, c/- Mr Mclean, 182 Queen Street, Dunedin. His service number was given as 3/2897, and his rank of Captain assigned to the NZ Medical Corps, No 4 Field Ambulance. Service Details Edward's service number was 3/2897. He began his service on 14 February 1917. He served 66 days in NZ, 2 years and 287 days overseas, for a total of 2 years and 353 days, finally being discharged on 1 February 1920. He appears to have arrived in Europe in May 1917 He was assigned to the Field Ambulance on 25 May 1917 27 October 1917 he was taken off strength and sent to Hospital 'sick' From February 1918 until April 1919 he was assigned to the NZ Military Hospital near Rouen. After his discharge his intended address was given as King George V Military Hospital, Rotorua. Awards He was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.