Pierre "Peter" Lariviere


Feb 17, 1891

Born in Bouchette, Quebec to Pierre and Mary (nee Ethier) Lariviere

 

Apr 9, 1918

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

 

Apr 15, 1918

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

Ø  Number 3320971

Ø  Next of kin given as Mrs. P. Lariviere, mother, 87 Sherbrooke St., Ottawa, Ontario

Ø  Previous occupation given as Labourer

o   Later noted as Lumber Worker

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 Lariviere joined the 44th Battalion west of Douai, France

 

Oct 12, 1918

The 44th Battalion was in billets in Arras, France resting and conducting training exercises.  While on a work party, Private Lariviere was slightly affected by a gas attack, but not severe enough to be hospitalized

 

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 Casualty Company

 

Jun 6, 1919

Discharged from the CEF in Ottawa, Ontario

Ø  Rank on discharge Private

Ø  War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 192112

Ø  Proposed residence on discharge 265 Rochester St., Ottawa, Ontario

Even though he was entitled to receive the British War Medal and Victory Medal, there is no indication in his service file that he received them

 

Apr 19, 1920

Married to Ida Cright (aka Crite) in Ottawa, Ontario

 

Mar 3, 1922

Admitted to the Ontario Hospital for the insane in Brockville, Ontario

 

Apr 27, 1923

Pierre Lariviere died by suicide while a patient of the Ontario Hospital for insane in Brockville, Ontario and was buried in the Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario

 

  

 


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