Military service
Burial/memorial information
Transferred from the Régiment de la Chaudière to the Royal 22e Régiment on 17 February 1944, he landed in Italy on 3 March. He took part in the battle to capture the Gothic and Rimini lines, in the San Martino and San Lorenzo sector, and in the clashes at San Fortunato and Cesena. He was killed in action on 2 December 1944 on the banks of the river Lamone. He was buried in the Royal 22e Régiment cemetery north-west of Russi, along the road to Ravenna, before being reburied in Ravenna.
1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, 1939-1945 War Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Bar.
Digital gallery of Private Joseph Alfred Blanchard
-
Grave Marker
Digital gallery of
Private Joseph Alfred Blanchard
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 252 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.