Attwood, Launcelot Maurice

Maurice Attwood was born in Camberley, England on September 12, 1885 to parents Edwin and Annie Attwood. He was raised in England with his brothers Edwin Jr. and John, and his sister Margaret. In April 1907, Maurice boarded the S.S. St. Louis and made the trip across the Atlantic to New York. From there he went on to Ontario and then made his way to Alberta, settling in Lethbridge. While in Lethbridge, he married his wife, Rose and together they had one child. At time of enlistment, Maurice was employed as a bottler. On February 22, 1916, Maurice Attwood enlisted with the 113th Battalion CEF Lethbridge Highlanders. He arrived in England on October 6, 1916 on the SS Tuscania. He was transferred to the 16th Battalion CEF on November 22, 1916 and embarked for France shortly thereafter. Pte Attwood remained at the front lines with the 16th Battalion for five months and saw action at key battles including the Somme, Arras and Vimy Ridge. On April 9, 1917 Pte Attwood was one of 3,598 Canadian soldiers who fell at Vimy Ridge. Sadly, like many other young Canadians that day, his remains were never recovered or identified. He is remembered at the Vimy Ridge Memorial. Maurice Attwood was awarded the Victory Medal and the British War Medal. His wife, Rose received the Memorial Cross and death plaque in honour of her husband