Military service
Burial/memorial information
Son of François Xavier Ouellette (alias Frank Ouelette) and Marguerite McIvor of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Husband of Patricia Mary Atkinson of McKenzie Island, Ontario. Father of William Frank, Shirley Ann, Margaret and Allan Gordon Ouelette.
Half-brother of Private Frank W. Ouellette, regimental number H-6500, who fought in Europe, and brother-in-law of Private John Stephens, regimental number H-6138, 1st Battalion Winnipeg Grenadiers, who was a prisoner of war in Hong Kong and Japan. They survived the war. He served with the 2nd Battalion, Winnipeg Grenadiers - NPAM - from 1938 to 1939, then with the 1st Battalion in Manitoba, Jamaica with Y Force, Hong Kong with C Force. He had 827 days of service, including 59 overseas.
To commemorate his sacrifice, the Manitoba government named Ouelette Lake located northwest of Red Cross Lake in his honor in 1995.
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
Digital gallery of Private Joseph Philias Alfred Ouelette
-
Grave Marker
Private JOSEPH PHILIAS ALFRED OUELETTE was one of 290 Canadian soldiers killed during the defense of Hong Kong from December 8th to December 25th, 1941 -
Canada and the Defence of Hong Kong.
Source: Veterans Affairs Canada. -
Canadian Casualties in the Defense of Hong Kong and its Aftermath
Source: Veterans Affairs Canada. -
Photo of Joseph Philias Alfred Ouelette
In memory of those who served in Hong Kong during World War II and did not come home. Submitted with permission on behalf of the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association by Operation: Picture Me. -
Photo of JOSEPH PHILIAS ALFRED OUELETTE
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Temporary grave marker
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Letter
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Letter (1)
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Letter (2)
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Letter
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Letter (2)
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Letter (1)
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Document
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Private Joseph Philias Alfred Ouelette
Digital gallery of
Private Joseph Philias Alfred Ouelette
Digital gallery of
Private Joseph Philias Alfred Ouelette
Digital gallery of
Private Joseph Philias Alfred Ouelette
Digital gallery of
Private Joseph Philias Alfred Ouelette
Digital gallery of
Private Joseph Philias Alfred Ouelette
Digital gallery of
Private Joseph Philias Alfred Ouelette
Digital gallery of
Private Joseph Philias Alfred Ouelette
Digital gallery of
Private Joseph Philias Alfred Ouelette
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 40 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
Request this page
Download this page
The Poppy Design is a trademark of The Royal Canadian Legion (Dominion Command) and is used with permission. Click here to learn more about the poppy.
Did we miss something?
Contribute information to this commemorative page
Do you have photographs, information or a correction relating to this individual’s virtual memorial? Learn more about the CVWM and the information we collect.