Private Donat Montpetit, born in Valleyfield, the son of Elzear Montpetit, he was a weaver at the Montreal Cottons when he enlisted in Valleyfield in March, 1916. He was with the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles when he was killed on August 9th, 1918 as the 5th C.M.R. was ordered to capture Folies, from their launch point near Demuin. He was 21 years old.
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
243231
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
5th Regiment Canadian Mounted Rifles
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Valleyfield, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
18 years 11 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
21 years 4 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
21 years 4 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Weaver
Next of Kin:
Elzear Montpetit, Valleyfield, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Place of Enlistment:
Valleyfield, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 2.0 in / 157 cm
Weight:
Chest:
35.0 in / 89 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:
864 days in service
Buried at:
Grave of 243231 Private Donat Montpetit, 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion
Grave of 243231 Private Donat Montpetit, 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion
Grave of 243231 Private Donat Montpetit, 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion
