Mar 5, 1898

Born in Moncton, New Brunswick to Calixte and Domitilde (nee LeBlanc) Breau

Apr 11, 1918

Attested into the 1^st Depot Battalion, Nova Scotia Regiment CEF in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Ø  Number 3202015

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. Domitilde Breau, mother, Memramcook, New Brunswick

Ø  Previous occupation given as Timekeeper

Ø  Previous military experience given as 66^th Regiment for 2 years

Ø  Religion given as Roman Catholic

Ø  Posted to the 6^th Regimental Draft

On attesting, he lied about his age, stating he was born in 1898, not his actual birth year of 1900.  He was only 17 years old

May 16, 1918

Embarked the SS Valacia in Halifax, Nova Scotia

May 27, 1918

Disembarked in Liverpool, England and proceeded to Bramshott and placed in the Segregation Camp at Frensham Pond to ensure there were no cases of Influenza in the group. 

Transferred to the 17^th Reserve Battalion

Jun 25, 1918

Released from the segregation camp and reported to the 17^th Reserve Battalion in Bramshott

Sep 19, 1918

Transferred to the 85^th Battalion

Sep 21, 1918

Arrived at the CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 85^th Battalion

Sep 25, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the CCRC (Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp) in Aubin St. Vaast, France

Sep 30, 1918

While still at the reinforcement camp, and before he could join the 85^th Battalion at the front, he was transferred to the 21^st Battalion

Oct 3, 1918

After leaving the base depot, Private Breau joined the 21^st Battalion south – west of Bourlon, France as part of a draft of 156 reinforcements

Nov 15, 1918

Attached to the 2^nd Division Employment Company

Nov 25, 1918

Transferred to the CGBD (Canadian General Base Depot) in Etaples, France

Nov 27, 1918

Arrived at the CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France

Dec 8, 1918

After leaving the base depot, he joined the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp in Aubin St. Vaast, France

Jan 11, 1919

Proceeded to England and transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario Regimental Depot and posted to the Depot Company in Seaford

Feb 23, 1919

Forfeited a total of 11 days pay for being absent from February 19 until February 23

Mar 1, 1919

To receive working pay for Orderly Room Clerk

May 23, 1919

Attached to “N” Wing in Witley pending return to Canada

Aug 21, 1919

Transferred to “M” Wing in Witley

Sep 6, 1919

Embarked the SS Minnekahda in London

Sep 14, 1919

Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Taken On Strength of Military District No. 6

Sep 20, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Ø  Rank on discharge Acting Sergeant

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 393247

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Post Office

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him c/o Hotel American, Moncton, New Brunswick

Feb 11, 1929

Married to Anna Cormier in Moncton, New Brunswick

Blair Breau served in England and France during WWII with 14^th Field Ambulance, Canadian Army Medical Corps with rank of Sergeant, number G047195

Dec 16, 1975

Blair Breau died at the Dr. Georges’ Dumont Hospital in Dieppe, New Brunswick and was buried in the Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery in Dieppe