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| ID No: |
-1469906 |
| Firstname: |
Charles-Louis |
| Name: |
Potvin
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| Gender: |
M |
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| Born: |
21 June 1892
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| Parish/City: |
Mont-Carmel, Bas St-Laurent, QC |
| Country: |
Canada |
| Bapt./Source: |
Bpt. Charles-Louis Potvin. |
| Death: |
03 October 1916 - Age: 24
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| Parish/City: |
Courcelette |
| Country: |
France |
| Burial/Source: |
Inh. à Regina Trench Cemetery, Somme, France. |
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Information, Other Kids, Notes, etc.
CORPORAL, Potvin Louis. #61866. 22nd Bn. Canadian Infantry (Québec Regiment). "Previously for official purposes presumed to have Died now reported Killed in Action." Citations: Military Medal (London Gazette # 29854), 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.
Military Medal / London Gazette # 29854 dated 8 December 1916 - "For conspicuous gallantry. Wounded twice during and staying nevertheless with his men for two days until the battalion was returned. Displayed during the whole time great determination and courage." [lors du combat le 15-18 sept 1916 à Courcelette]
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