Edward Whipple Bancroft Morrison

First World War Sir Edward Whipple Bancroft Morrison, KCMG CB DSO (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.

In 1899 he volunteered for service with 'D' Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery in South Africa during the Second Boer War, where he fought at Belfast and Leliefontein, receiving the Distinguished Service Order for bravery at the latter battle.

During the First World War, Morrison served with the Canadian Expeditionary Force, commanding the 1st Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery from 1914 until 1916, including during the Second Battle of Ypres and the Battle of the Somme.

He continued to command the artillery through the Hundred Days' Offensive and was promoted to major general in July 1918.

Major General E. W. B. Morrison with Major L. C. Goodeve (left) and Brigadier General C. H. Maclaren, C.R.A., 4th Canadian Division (19897834791)