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Christian Joseph Thomas André Duchesne

In memory of:

Master Corporal Christian Joseph Thomas André Duchesne

August 22, 2007

Afghanistan

Military Service

Age:

34

Force:

Army

Unit:

5e Ambulance de Campagne

Citation(s):

Sacrifice Medal (Posthumous)

Additional Information

Born:

September 24, 1972
Montreal, Québec

Enlistment:

September 16, 1993
Montreal, Québec

Husband of Gina Bourque. Father of Camille, Ariane and Justine Duchesne.

Commemorated on Page 226 of the In the Service of Canada Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page.

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  • Memorial– Tree in honour of Christian Duchesne at Petewawa, Ontario.

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    Memorial – Tree in honour of Christian Duchesne at Petewawa, Ontario.
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  • Plaque– This was the laser engraved granite plaque that we designed to mark the unfortunate passing of Cpl Duchesne. It was originally displayed at the Kandahar Cenotaph from the date of his passing - and was repatriated to Canada in 2014. Today, it can be seen at the Afghanistan War Memorial located at National Defence Headquarters in Kanata, On. Rod A. McLeod, Designer

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    Plaque – This was the laser engraved granite plaque that we designed to mark the unfortunate passing of Cpl Duchesne. It was originally displayed at the Kandahar Cenotaph from the date of his passing - and was repatriated to Canada in 2014. Today, it can be seen at the Afghanistan War Memorial located at National Defence Headquarters in Kanata, On. Rod A. McLeod, Designer
  • Photo of Christian Duchesne– MCpl Christian Duchesne was killed on 22 August, 2007 after the vehicle he was traveling in, a LAV III, struck a suspected mine. The incident occurred at 6:19 am Kandahar time, approximately 50 km West of Kandahar City during Operation EAGLE EYE, a joint Afghan National Security Force (ANSF) and ISAF operation aimed at further stabilizing the District of Zharey. MCpl Duchesne was a member of 5e Ambulance de campagne, based in Valcartier, Québec. Photo credit : Cpl Martin Long, Section d'imagerie Garnison Valcartier.

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    Photo of Christian Duchesne
    Photo of Christian Duchesne – MCpl Christian Duchesne was killed on 22 August, 2007 after the vehicle he was traveling in, a LAV III, struck a suspected mine. The incident occurred at 6:19 am Kandahar time, approximately 50 km West of Kandahar City during Operation EAGLE EYE, a joint Afghan National Security Force (ANSF) and ISAF operation aimed at further stabilizing the District of Zharey. MCpl Duchesne was a member of 5e Ambulance de campagne, based in Valcartier, Québec. Photo credit : Cpl Martin Long, Section d'imagerie Garnison Valcartier.

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