Private Louis Paquette
Survivor of WW1
Service Biography
Louis Paquette was born at Port Arthur, Ontario, on 13 May 1877. A labourer, he had previously served ten years with the 47th Regiment from 1900 to 1911. He attested at Valleyfield, Quebec, on 31 March 1916 and joined the 206th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force as Private 243274. His service remained in Canada. Personnel and casualty records record that he was struck off strength as a deserter at Montreal effective 15 May 1916.
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
243274
Cause of Death (in war):
Survived
Branch:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
206th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Port Arthur, Ontario
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
38 years 10 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
39 years
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Labourer
Next of Kin:
Brother: Louis Paquette, Port Arthur, Ontario
Address at Enlistment:
Valleyfield, Quebec
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Place of Enlistment:
Valleyfield, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 8.0 in / 173 cm
Weight:
158 lbs / 72 kg
Chest:
38.0 in / 97 cm
Expansion:
4.0 in / 10 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
Yes
Saw Service in:
Canada
Place of Discharge:
Montreal, Quebec
Discharge Type:
Discharge due to Courts Martial
Discharge Notes:
Deserter
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
45 days in service
Buried at:
Links
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Infantry |
Canadian Expeditionary Force |
206th Battalion |
|
|
|
Service Chronology
1877-05-13 — Born.
1900–1911 — Served for ten years with the 47th Regiment before C.E.F. enlistment.
1916-03-31 — Attested and enlisted as Private 243274 with the 206th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force.
1916-05-15 — Struck off strength as a deserter; personnel card and casualty form use 15 May 1916, with the casualty form recording Montreal and D.O. 65.
Notes
At enlistment Paquette was a labourer, age 38, 5 ft 8 in tall and 158 lb, with a 34–38 in chest, black complexion, black eyes and black hair. He was Roman Catholic and unmarried.
Additional Service Notes
Louis Paquette attested at Valleyfield, Quebec, on 31 March 1916 as Private 243274 with the 206th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. He reported ten years of previous service with the 47th Regiment from 1900 to 1911. His C.E.F. service remained in Canada. Personnel and casualty records record that he was struck off strength as a deserter at Montreal effective 15 May 1916.
Additional Next of Kin Notes
Next of kin was his brother, also named Louis Paquette, of Port Arthur, Ontario. The attestation paper and personnel card both give the same name, relationship and address.
Version: 3 Last modified: 2026-09-02 02:05:03
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