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After working as a pilot in the merchant navy, he enlisted in the Royal 22e Régiment. He arrived in Glasgow, Scotland, on 1 August 1940. He embarked for England on 15 June 1943 to take part in the Allied landings in Sicily on 10 July. He was killed in action on the 27th during an assault on Mount Scapello near Catenanuaova. He was buried on Mount Santa Maria before being exhumed and reburied in Agira cemetery, Sicily. He had 1,162 days' service, including 1,107 overseas.
1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, Defense Medal, 1939-1945 War Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with bar
Digital gallery of Private Rodolphe Cloutier
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Photo of Rodolphe Cloutier
In Loving Memory of Rodolphe Cloutier.<br> May you know the peace and comfort this heartfelt thought imparts:<br> The ones we love are never gone,<br> for they live within our hearts.<br> Your memory will always go on <br> You will never be forgotten. <p> From your family Rod Winter (Son), Grandson Richard Winter, Grandaughters Jackie Kill and Clare Cansell. -
Entrance
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Agira Canadian War Cemetery
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Agira Canadian War Cemetery
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View of Mt. Enna
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Wedding Photo
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Private Rodolphe Cloutier
Digital gallery of
Private Rodolphe Cloutier
Digital gallery of
Private Rodolphe Cloutier
Digital gallery of
Private Rodolphe Cloutier
Digital gallery of
Private Rodolphe Cloutier
Digital gallery of
Private Rodolphe Cloutier
Digital gallery of
Private Rodolphe Cloutier
Digital gallery of
Private Rodolphe Cloutier
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 147 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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