In memory ofPrivateFrancis Joseph Bernardwho died on 28 Aug 1944 |
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L106483 Private (Fusiliers Mont-Royal) Francis Joseph Bernard (b.1923) of Prince Albert was KIA 19440828 during the pursuit to the Seine and is buried at Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian war cemetery, Calvados, France. He was the son of Ernest and Rose Alma Bernard. The family were members of Prince Albert's French-speaking community, hence Francis' posting to the Fusiliers Mont-Royal. Francis was born at Debden and was part of the apron crew at No. 6 Elementary Flying Training School when he enlisted at Regina in 1943. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Saskatchewan rural municipality for commemoration | 461 - Prince Albert | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cemetery or memorial location | Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian war cemetery, Calvados, France
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Honour roll location(s) | Prince Albert | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Geo-memorial | Bernard Lake, Saskatchewan | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Geo-memorial location | 56.35°N / 102.3°W | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Geo-memorial NTS map reference | 64D8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Geo-memorial details | Southeast of Reindeer Lake. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 19231201 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Debden | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of enlistment | 19430708 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of enlistment | Regina | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Residence on enlistment | Prince Albert | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Occupation | labourer | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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