Tuesday 24 June 2008

Private Jérémie Delage

Born on 7 July 1892 in Victoriaville, Quebec - son of Mrs. Leontine Delage, Victoriaville, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 June 1915 (number 410724) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 15 February 1917 - invalided to England on 16 February 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1917 - died on 14 March 1918 of wounds suffered that day - buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension (grave II.E.29), France.

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