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Son of Vital Chaboyer and Adéline Lavallée, of St. Laurent, Manitoba. Brother of Privates Chrysostôme Chaboyer, who served in Europe, and Wilfrid Chaboyer, service number H/41693, Winnipeg Grenadiers, prisoner of war in Hong Kong and Japan; they both survived the war. Cousin of Marcel Chaboyer, service number H/63696, Winnipeg Grenadiers, who died in captivity in Japan on 19 December 1945.
Enrolled with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles in Winnipeg, Manitoba, David was transferred to the 1st Battalion, Winnipeg Grenadiers, at an unknown date. He served in Manitoba, in Hong Kong with Force C and in Japan as prisoner of war. He had 1,412 days of service, including 1,233 overseas.
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
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Photo of David Chaboyer
In memory of those who served in Hong Kong during World War 11 and did not come home. Submitted with permission on behalf of the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association by Operation: Picture Me. -
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Photo of DAVID CHABOYER
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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Private David Chaboyer
Digital gallery of
Private David Chaboyer
Digital gallery of
Private David Chaboyer
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Page 502 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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