Pte
François Sam Brassard

Information about birth

Date of birth:
23/03/1884
Place of birth:
Jonquière, Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

General information

Profession:
Farmer
Religion:
Roman Catholic

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
472336
Enlistment date:
20/08/1915
Enlistment place:
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 15th Bn. (48th Highlanders)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
06/11/1917
Place of death:
Waterloo, 's Graventafel, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
33

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 18 - 24 - 26 - 30.

Points of interest 3

#1 Place of birth
#2 Enlistment place
#3 Place of death (approximate)

My story

"Killed in Action." While carrying out the wounded during the attack on Passchendaele Ridge, this soldier, when returning to the front line, was instantly killed by a piece of shrapnel.

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