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Baptized Joseph Albert Gotreau, he served under the name Albert Gautreau. Illiterate, he served under the name given by the recruiter. Son of Patrice “Patrick” Gautreau and Dina Gallant, of Shédiac, Westmorland, New Brunswick. He stated being born on 12 February 1894 when he enlisted.
Enlisted in the 150th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He sailed for Great Britain on September 23, 1916, and arrived in Liverpool, England, on October 6. On December 5, he was transferred to the 22nd Battalion in Bramshott. On the 6th, he left for France with the 150th Battalion and joined his new unit. From February 14 to March 12, 1917, he was seconded to the 5th Canadian Machine Gun Company. He was killed in action on July 23, 1917, during the Battle of Lens, Pas-de-Calais, at Cité St-Pierre.
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Inscription
His name as it is inscribed on the Vimy Memorial. Over 11,000 fallen Canadians having no known place of burial in France, are honoured on this Memorial. May they never be forgotten. (J. Stephens) -
Vimy Memorial
Canada's Vimy Memorial, located approximately 8 kilometres to the north-east of Arras, France. May the sacrifice of so many never be forgotten. (J. Stephens) -
Memorial
Inscription - Vimy Memorial … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Private Albert Gautreau
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Private Albert Gautreau
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Private Albert Gautreau
In the Books of Remembrance
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Page 242 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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