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Son of Valere and Regina Renaud, of Victoriaville, Province of Quebec. Originally from Victoriaville, Quebec. On the 62nd anniversary, June 3, 1944 - June 3, 2006, of the crash of the Lancaster LQ-C ND-507 which took the lives of Pilot Officer J.G. Maurice Renaud, Pilot Officer Norman Johnston, Pilot Officer David A. Kelley, Pilot Officer Leslie A. McCrea and Squadron Leader George E. Coldrey were honoured at the unveiling of a monument at la Bossière-Ecole, France.
Guests included former German Pilot Frithjof Fensch, who downed the plane; family members Edith Bannerman, sister of David A. Kelley; Pierre Monfette, nephew of J.G. Maurice Renaud;, Lucinda Brouwer, niece of Leslie A. McCrea.
Tori Olson, daughter of American Lieutenant Leroy Q. Olson, Christopher O'Neill, son of British Flight Lieutenant John H. O'Neill, and George Court, son of Canadian Flight Lieutenant George L. Court, children of the three survivors of the crash attended in honour of their fathers whom all died since 1995.
Representing La Boisseère-Ecole were Francois Heiliger, Mayor, Fabien Drouin, First Deputy Mayor and Fréderic Vincent, Historical Adviser whose research led to the unveiling and commemoration of the deceased.
Digital gallery of Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
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Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
JGM Renaud at the foot of his B-17.
(Warrant Officer Class II).
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
JGM Renaud in front of a fighter.
Photograph probably taken at Greenwood.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
The #405 City of Vancouver Squadron, (Dulcimus), Pathfinder Force
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Official photograph of JGM Renaud as a Sergeant.
(Warrant Officer Class II).
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
JGM Renaud with his sister-in-law Marie-Ange Renaud (Lainesse).
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
JGM Renaud in England during his pilot course.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
JGM Renaud in England during his course with the other pilot pupils.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
JGM Renaud with his crew in England (Driffield) where the 405 Maritime Patrol Squadron was based.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
JGM Renaud in combat uniform in front of the Quarters at Driffield.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
JGM Renaud on the wing tip of his Lancaster at Driffield.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
JGM Renaud in front of the entrance of the Sergeants' Quarters. He hadn't finished his pilot course since he had only one wing on his uniform.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
JGM Renaud in front of a Lancaster at Driffield in England.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
JGM Renaud waving at the foot of a Lancaster at Driffield in England.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Official photograph of JGM Renaud, Warrant Officer Class II. Pilot course completed.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Photo taken in front of the Sergeants' Quarters at Driffield.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Photo taken at Driffield. Probably with his fellow pilot pupils.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Photo taken in Quebec, rue des ramparts. Probably while on leave. August 14, 1943.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Official letter from the Vice Air Marshal confirming the death of Maurice Renaud on June 3, 1944.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Letter from army chaplain L.E. Gagnon dated November 15, 1944, offering his condolences to the Renaud family.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Letter confirming that JGM Renaud was promoted to Pilot Officer on May 25, 1944.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Letter confirming that JGM Renaud was promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer Class II on March 19, 1944.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Letter confirming the disappearance of JGM Renaud.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
JG Maurice Renaud visiting his family at Victoriaville (21 rue St-Henri).
(from left to right)
1st row: Albert Renaud
2nd row: Rita and Marie-Claire Renaud
3rd row: Anita, Régina, JG Maurice, Valère and Antoinette Renaud
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Image collage of the photograph of my great-uncle JGM Renaud with his squadron emblem (The 405 Pathfinder Squadron) in the lower-left and his medals and decorations in the top-right. From left to right: Air Crew Europe Star, 1939-45 Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with silver bar and Defence Medal.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
On June 3, 1944, five men were killed and two survived this plane crash. The five men that lost their lives were Pilot Officer Norman Johnston, Squadron Leader George Edwin Coldrey, Pilot Officer Leslie Asa Mccrea, Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud and Pilot Officer David Austin Kelley.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Royal Canadian Air Force photograph of Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud of Victoriaville, Quebec.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
News article from Echo républiacin telling of the unveiling and dedication of a monument to the crew of Lancaster LQ-C ND 507.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Unveiling ceremony of the memorial to the crew of Lancaster ND507 LQ-C from 405 RCAF Pathfinder Squadron on June 3rd, 2006 at La Boissiere-Ecole, France (62nd anniversary of the crash)
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Employee of The Shawinigan Water and Power Company and its affiliated Companies.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud
Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Image gallery
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JGM Renaud at the foot of his B-17. (Warrant Officer Class II).
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JGM Renaud in front of a fighter. Photograph probably taken at Greenwood.
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The #405 City of Vancouver Squadron, (Dulcimus), Pathfinder Force
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Official photograph of JGM Renaud as a Sergeant. (Warrant Officer Class II).
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JGM Renaud with his sister-in-law Marie-Ange Renaud (Lainesse).
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JGM Renaud in England during his pilot course.
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JGM Renaud in England during his course with the other pilot pupils.
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JGM Renaud with his crew in England (Driffield) where the 405 Maritime Patrol Squadron was based.
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JGM Renaud in combat uniform in front of the Quarters at Driffield.
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JGM Renaud on the wing tip of his Lancaster at Driffield.
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JGM Renaud in front of the entrance of the Sergeants' Quarters. He hadn't finished his pilot course since he had only one wing on his uniform.
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JGM Renaud in front of a Lancaster at Driffield in England.
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JGM Renaud waving at the foot of a Lancaster at Driffield in England.
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Official photograph of JGM Renaud, Warrant Officer Class II. Pilot course completed.
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Photo taken in front of the Sergeants' Quarters at Driffield.
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Photo taken at Driffield. Probably with his fellow pilot pupils.
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Photo taken in Quebec, rue des ramparts. Probably while on leave. August 14, 1943.
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Official letter from the Vice Air Marshal confirming the death of Maurice Renaud on June 3, 1944.
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Letter from army chaplain L.E. Gagnon dated November 15, 1944, offering his condolences to the Renaud family.
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Letter confirming that JGM Renaud was promoted to Pilot Officer on May 25, 1944.
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Letter confirming that JGM Renaud was promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer Class II on March 19, 1944.
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Letter confirming the disappearance of JGM Renaud.
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JG Maurice Renaud visiting his family at Victoriaville (21 rue St-Henri). (from left to right) 1st row: Albert Renaud 2nd row: Rita and Marie-Claire Renaud 3rd row: Anita, Régina, JG Maurice, Valère and Antoinette Renaud
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Image collage of the photograph of my great-uncle JGM Renaud with his squadron emblem (The 405 Pathfinder Squadron) in the lower-left and his medals and decorations in the top-right. From left to right: Air Crew Europe Star, 1939-45 Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with silver bar and Defence Medal.
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On June 3, 1944, five men were killed and two survived this plane crash. The five men that lost their lives were Pilot Officer Norman Johnston, Squadron Leader George Edwin Coldrey, Pilot Officer Leslie Asa Mccrea, Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud and Pilot Officer David Austin Kelley.
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Royal Canadian Air Force photograph of Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud of Victoriaville, Quebec.
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News article from Echo républiacin telling of the unveiling and dedication of a monument to the crew of Lancaster LQ-C ND 507.
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Unveiling ceremony of the memorial to the crew of Lancaster ND507 LQ-C from 405 RCAF Pathfinder Squadron on June 3rd, 2006 at La Boissiere-Ecole, France (62nd anniversary of the crash)
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Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Pilot Officer Joseph Gerard Maurice Renaud is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Employee of The Shawinigan Water and Power Company and its affiliated Companies.
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Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Page 425 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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