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Baptized Joseph-Léon-François-Xavier-Arthur Bernard. Son of Louis Bernard (deceased in 1908) and Sophronie Lemelin (deceased in 1904). Husband of Èva Poulin (married in 1904), they resided in Sherbrooke, Québec. He stated being born on 24 April 1881 when he enlisted. He was father of Wilfred, Alfred, Bernadette and Yvonne Bernard.
From the 69th Reserve Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, he was transferred to the 22nd Battalion on 28 June 1916. He took part in the Battle of the Somme and was reported missing in action on 4 October at the Battle of Courcelette, France, for the capture of Regina Trench. On 14 May 1917, he was officially recognised as having been killed in action.
Digital gallery of Private Joseph Bernard
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Private Joseph Bernard
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Private Joseph Bernard
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Private Joseph Bernard
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Page 53 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY Somme, France
Courcelette is a village about 8 kilometres north-east of Albert (next to the main road D929 Albert-Bapaume). The REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY lies about 1.5 kilometres north-west of the village.
The REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY (signposted in the centre of Courcelette) is 1.5 kilometres down a single track lane (suitable for cars).
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