Born on 26 July 1871 in St. Scholastique, Quebec - son of Paul Desjardins, St. Scholastique, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 37 inches fully expanded, fresh complexion, brown eyes, grey and brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410484) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 28 June 1917 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.
Friday, July 18, 2008
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