Private Medard Monette was born in Valleyfield, the son of Odile Monette. He had been working at the Montreal Cottons as a weaver when he enlisted in Valleyfield in April, 1916. He was with the 22nd Battalion when he was wounded, likely on August 9th 1918, near Wiencourt. He died of his wounds on August 12, 1918, at the age of 25.
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
243318
Cause of Death (in war):
Died of Wounds
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
22nd Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Valleyfield, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
22 years 9 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
25 years 2 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
25 years 2 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Weaver
Next of Kin:
Odile Monette, Mother,Valleyfield, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Valleyfield, Quebec
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Place of Enlistment:
Valleyfield, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 3.0 in / 160 cm
Weight:
Chest:
36.0 in / 91 cm
Expansion:
3.0 in / 8 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
860 days in service
Buried at:
Plot:
III. A. 19.
