Service militaire
Lieu de l’enterrement/commemoration
Fils de Mme Marie LeClair, Winnipeg, (Manitoba). Époux de Mme Vi Levesque, Winnipeg (Manitoba). Frère de Frank LeClair, Royal Canadian Engineers, Royal Winnipeg Rifles.
Galerie numérique de Carabinier John Leclair
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier John Leclair
This card was repatriated to Canada in December 2000.
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier John Leclair
The Service Book was carried by all Canadian Soldiers. This book belonged to Rifleman LeClair and was repatriated to Canada in December 2000.
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier John Leclair
A Canadian Soldier's World War 2 paybook, belonging to Rifleman LeClair. Repatriated to Canada in December 2000.
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier John Leclair
The Clothing and Equipment Book was carried by all Canadian Soldiers in thier Service Book. This one belonged to Rifleman LeClair and was repatriated to Canada in December 2000.
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier John Leclair
H40939 A/Cpl LeClair, J.M.
The Royal Winnipeg Rifles, (3 C.I.D.R.U.) (3rd Canadian Infantry Division Reinforcement Unit)
The Senior Officer C.M.H.Q. (Canadian Military Headquarters) is pleased to recommend this non-commissioned officer for the Distinguished Conduct Medal for the following reasons:
On July 16, 1942, during a grenade-throwing exercise, Cpl LeClair was the trainer when a man received the order to throw a grenade that bounced off the parapet and fell into the trench. The man did not leave his position though the grenade had a very fast detonator. Cpl LeClair, acting calmly and with much presence of mind, pulled his comrade into a neighbouring trench, just as the grenade exploded, thereby saving him from serious injury or death.
The conduct of this non-commissioned officer is worthy of the finest traditions of service, and this act of bravery will be entered in his service record, in accordance with K.R. (Can).158(b)(xvi).
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier John Leclair
Rifleman John Leclair is also commemorated on the Memorial at Putot-en-Bessin, FR … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens … May 2022
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier John Leclair
This monument is dedicated to the memory of the Canadian soldiers of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles and to all other Canadian combatants who played a part in the Liberation of Putot-en-Bessin on 7 June 1944. Photo courtesy of Marg Liessens … May 2022.
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier John Leclair
From the Winnipeg Free Press 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Galerie numérique de
Carabinier John Leclair
From the Winnipeg Free Press 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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This card was repatriated to Canada in December 2000.
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The Service Book was carried by all Canadian Soldiers. This book belonged to Rifleman LeClair and was repatriated to Canada in December 2000.
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A Canadian Soldier's World War 2 paybook, belonging to Rifleman LeClair. Repatriated to Canada in December 2000.
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The Clothing and Equipment Book was carried by all Canadian Soldiers in thier Service Book. This one belonged to Rifleman LeClair and was repatriated to Canada in December 2000.
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H40939 A/Cpl LeClair, J.M. The Royal Winnipeg Rifles, (3 C.I.D.R.U.) (3rd Canadian Infantry Division Reinforcement Unit) The Senior Officer C.M.H.Q. (Canadian Military Headquarters) is pleased to recommend this non-commissioned officer for the Distinguished Conduct Medal for the following reasons: On July 16, 1942, during a grenade-throwing exercise, Cpl LeClair was the trainer when a man received the order to throw a grenade that bounced off the parapet and fell into the trench. The man did not leave his position though the grenade had a very fast detonator. Cpl LeClair, acting calmly and with much presence of mind, pulled his comrade into a neighbouring trench, just as the grenade exploded, thereby saving him from serious injury or death. The conduct of this non-commissioned officer is worthy of the finest traditions of service, and this act of bravery will be entered in his service record, in accordance with K.R. (Can).158(b)(xvi).
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Rifleman John Leclair is also commemorated on the Memorial at Putot-en-Bessin, FR … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens … May 2022
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This monument is dedicated to the memory of the Canadian soldiers of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles and to all other Canadian combatants who played a part in the Liberation of Putot-en-Bessin on 7 June 1944. Photo courtesy of Marg Liessens … May 2022.
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From the Winnipeg Free Press 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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From the Winnipeg Free Press 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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CIMETIÈRE DE GUERRE CANADIEN DE BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE Calvados, France
Le cimetière se trouve du côté ouest de la route principale entre Caen et Falaise (N158) au nord du village de Cintheaux. Bretteville-sur-Laize, village et commune du Calvados, est à environ 16 km au sud de Caen. Le village de Bretteville est à 3 km au sud-ouest du cimetière. Les personnes inhumées ici sont mortes au cours des derniers assauts en Normandie, de la capture de Caen et de l'offensive vers le sud (menée d'abord par la 4e Division blindée canadienne et la 1re Division blindée polonaise) en vue de fermer la trouée de Falaise et d'encercler ainsi les divisions allemandes qui menaient une lutte désespérée pour éviter d'être coincées à l'ouest de la Seine. La plupart des unités du 2e Corps d'armée canadien sont représentées dans le cimetière. Environ 3000 victimes de la guerre de 1939-1945 sont commémorées ici.
Pour plus d’informations, visitez la Commission des sépultures de guerre du Commonwealth (site disponible en anglais seulement).
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