Sunday, 2 May 2010

Private Medric Lanoux

Born on 16 July 1895 in Ormond, Ontario - son of Paul Lanoux, Ormond, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 March 1915 (number 410341) - 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 13 September 1916 - buried in Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery (grave X.27), Belgium.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

1 comment:

Valerie Paynter said...

Medric (Mederic elsewhere) Lanoux died on the same day as Oliver Webb Paynter (410377)of the same 38th battalion. Paynter is buried beside him at Kemmel in X.26