Private Henri Théodule Olivier
Survivor of WW1
Service Biography
Henri Théodule Olivier was born at Beauharnois, Quebec, on 12 January 1888 and worked as a farmer. Drafted under the Military Service Act, he joined the 2nd Depot Battalion, 2nd Quebec Regiment at Montreal on 3 September 1918 as Private 3172881. He served in Canada and was released at Montreal on 5 February 1919 during demobilization.
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
3172881
Cause of Death (in war):
Survived
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
2nd Quebec Regiment
Battalion:
2nd Depot Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Beauharnois, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
30 years 7 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
31 years
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Farmer
Next of Kin:
Théodule Olivier (father), Beauharnois, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Beauharnois, Quebec
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 3.0 in / 160 cm
Weight:
133 lbs / 60 kg
Chest:
31.0 in / 79 cm
Expansion:
4.0 in / 10 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Canada
Place of Discharge:
Montreal, Quebec
Discharge Type:
Regular/End of Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
155 days in service
Buried at:
Links
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Private |
2nd Quebec Regiment |
Army |
2nd Depot Battalion |
|
|
|
| Only documented service unit; Canada-only MSA service. |
Service Chronology
1888-01-12 — Born
1918-09-03 — Joined under Military Service Act; classified C1
1919-01-30 — Demobilization notice issued; ordered to present by 5 Feb
1919-02-02 — Signed demobilization waiver/release
1919-02-05 — Struck off strength and released from CEF on demobilization
Notes
The Military Service Act medical examination at Peel Street Barracks, Montreal, on 3 September 1918 records age 30 years 7 months, height 5 ft 3 in, weight 133 lb, chest 31 inches minimum and 35 inches maximum, medium complexion, brown eyes, grey hair, good physical development and Category C1. Reduced visual acuity is recorded. The hospital table is blank, and the dental history sheet contains no treatment entry.
Additional Service Notes
Henri Théodule Olivier was drafted under the Military Service Act and joined the 2nd Depot Battalion, 2nd Quebec Regiment at Montreal on 3 September 1918 as Private 3172881. He served in Canada only. The file contains no posting to another unit, no overseas movement, no promotion and no hospital admission. His casualty form records him struck off strength at Montreal on 5 February 1919 under demobilization orders. A demobilization notice dated 30 January directed him to report by 5 February, and the final receipt confirms his release from the Canadian Expeditionary Force at Montreal on that date.
Additional Next of Kin Notes
His father, Théodule Olivier of Beauharnois, Quebec, was recorded as next of kin. Henri Théodule Olivier was single.
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