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We remember Joseph Degagnes
We remember Joseph Degagnes
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Timeline
Timeline
1898
1916
enlistment
Arkona, Ontario
Canada
Source:5875973
10th March 1916
1916
employment
Farmer
Canada
Source:5875973
March 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
844292
149 Battalion
Source:5875973
March 1916
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
844292
49th Battalion
Source:5875973
29th March 1918
1918
internment
pow
Source:5875973
1st October 1918
1919
discharge
Source:5875973
23rd March 1919
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5875973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Degagnes, |
| Source | 5875973 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 844292 | 149 Battalion | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 844292 | 49th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Louise Degagnes | mother | ||
| William Degagnes | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Black | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-10 | 5'2" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 |
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We remember Joseph Degagnes
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