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BORDELEAU, JOSEPH AURELIEN

    Originating from: Ottawa Ontario Canada
    Date of birth (dd-mm-yyyy): 19-10-1920
    Born in: Ottawa Ontario Canada
    Parents: Arthur and Alda Bordeleau
    Date of death (dd-mm-yyyy): 23-10-1944
    Age at death: 24 year
    Reason of death: Hit by a shell that pierced the Sherman tank.
    Presumed place of death: On a farm on the Mariabaan in Wouwse Plantage.
    Temporary cemetery: In Essen, at the Velodreef- Scherpheuvelstraat.
    Final cemetery: Canadian War Cemetery
    Grave number (plot, row, grave): 02 B 12
    Rank: Guardsman
    Service number: C/40009
    Country served: Canada

    Regiment:

    Governor General's Foot Guards, R.C.A.C.

    Honours:

    1939-1945 Star

    Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp

    Defence Medal

    French and Germany Star

    War Medal

    Photos and grave location:

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