Philorum Lacasse


Dec 29, 1890

Born in Hull, Quebec to Pierre and Margaret (nee Provost) Lacasse

 

Apr 9, 1918

Medical exam for the MSA (Military Service Act) of 1917 held at Ottawa, Ontario

 

Apr 12, 1918

Conscripted into the 2nd Depot Battalion, EOR (Eastern Ontario Regiment) under the MSA in Ottawa, Ontario

Ø  Number 3320876

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. Margaret Lacasse, St. Laurence St., Hull, Quebec

Ø  Previous occupation given as Labourer

o   Later noted as Teamster

Ø  No previous military experience given

Ø  Religion given as Roman Catholic

Ø  Posted to the 8th Regimental Draft

 

May 15, 1918

The 8th Regimental Draft embarked the SS City of Marseilles in Montreal, Quebec

 

 

Jun 5, 1918

Disembarked in England and proceeded to Seaford where the draft was absorbed into the 6th Reserve Battalion to continue training

 

Sep 26, 1918

Transferred to the 21st Battalion

 

Sep 27, 1918

Arrived at the CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base Depot) in Etaples, France and Taken On Strength of the 21st Battalion

 

Sep 28, 1918

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

 

Oct 3, 1918

While still at the reinforcement camp, and before he could join the 21st Battalion at the front, he was transferred to the 44th Battalion

 

Oct 6, 1918

After leaving the reinforcement camp, Private Lacasse joined the 44th Battalion west of Douai, France

 

Apr 27, 1919

Embarked in Havre, France and disembarked in Southampton, England and proceeded to Bramshott where he was posted to “E” Wing pending return to Canada

 

May 28, 1919

Embarked the Empress of Britain in Liverpool

 

 

Jun 4, 1919

Disembarked in Quebec City, Quebec and proceeded to Ottawa, Ontario where he was Taken On Strength of Military District No. 3 Sub Depot

 

Jun 6, 1919

Granted leave until June 23, 1919

 

Jun 23, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Ottawa, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 229105

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge Hull, Quebec

Following his discharge, the British War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at 742 Albert St., Ottawa, Ontario

 

Sep 22, 1919

Married to Catherine Crawley in Ottawa, Ontario

 

Apr 26, 1965

Philorum Lacasse died in Ashton, Ontario and was buried in the Notre Dame Cemetery, Hull, Quebec

 


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