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Military service
Service number:
E/29807
Age:
23
Rank:
Rifleman
Force:
Army
Unit/Regiment:
Royal Rifles of Canada, R.C.I.C.
Birth:
May 18, 1919
Breakeyville, Québec
Enlistment:
July 11, 1940
Quebec City, Québec
Death:
October 29, 1942
Bowen Road Hospital, Hong Kong
Burial/memorial information
Grave reference:
VIII. A. 15.
Additional information
Son of Jean Boutin and Desneiges (alias Denise) Cantin, of Breakeyville, Levis, Québec. Jean served with the CEF during the First World War. Brother of Valère Boutin, who served in Europe during the Second World War and survived the conflict.
Marius served in Québec, in Newfoundland with Force W, in Hong Kong with Force C. He had 841 days of service, including 367 overseas.
Additional citations
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 59 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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