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22nd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force
The 22nd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, was a French Canadian unit formed in 1914 which proceeded overseas in autumn 1915. They served with 5th Canadian Brigade, 2nd Canadian Division on the Western Front.
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Lt. John Brillant VC. MC 22nd Btn. Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment) (d.10th August 1918)  John Brillant was the son of Joseph Brillant, of Rimouski, P.Q., Canada
An extract from The London Gazette No. 30922, dated 27th Sept., 1918, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery and outstanding devotion to duty when in charge of a company which he led in attack during two days with absolute fearlessness and extraordinary ability and initiative, the extent of the advance being twelve miles. On the first day of operations shortly after the attack had begun, his company's left flank was held up by an enemy machine gun. Lt. Brillant rushed and captured the machine-gun, personally killing two of the enemy crew. Whilst doing this, he was wounded but refused to leave his command. Later on the same day, his company was held up by heavy machine-gun fire. He reconnoitred the ground personally, organised a party of two platoons and rushed straight for the machine-gun nest. Here 150 enemy and fifteen machine-guns were captured. Lt. Brillant personally killing five of the enemy, and being wounded a second time. He had this wound dressed immediately, and again refused to leave his company. Subsequently this gallant officer detected a field gun firing on his men over open sights. He immediately organised and led a "rushing" party towards the gun. After progressing about 600 yards, he was again seriously wounded. In spite of this third wound, he continued to advance for some 200 yards more, when he fell unconscious from exhaustion and loss of blood. Lt. Brillants wonderful example throughout the day inspired his men with an enthusiasm and dash which largely contributed towards the success of the operations."
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Pte. Frederick Ross Purchase 22nd Battalion Frederick Purchase had a gun shot wound to his hand and went to No.26 General at Etapes on 14th of November 1917. He was transferred to Colchester on the 16th of November 1917.
He went back into service and returned to Canada March 1919
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Cpl. Joseph Kaeble VC, MM. 22nd Btn. Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment) (d.9th Jun 1918)  The following extract is recorded in the London Gazette Supplement No. 30903, dated 16th September 1918:- "For most conspicuous bravery and extraordinary devotion to duty when in charge of a Lewis gun section in the front line trenches, in which a strong enemy raid was attempted. During an intense bombardment Corporal Kaeble remained at the parapet with his Lewis gun shouldered ready for action, the field of fire being very short. As soon as the barrage lifted from the front line, about fifty of the enemy advanced towards his post. By this time the whole of his section except one had become casualties. Corporal Kaeble jumped over the parapet, and holding his Lewis gun at the hip, emptied one magazine after another into the advancing enemy, and although wounded several times by fragments of shells and bombs, he continued to fire and entirely blocked the enemy by his determined stand. Finally, firing all the time, he fell backwards into the trench mortally wounded. While lying on his back in the trench he fired his last cartridges over the parapet at the retreating Germans, and before losing consciousness shouted to the wounded about him: "Keep it up, boys; do not let them get through! We must stop them !" The complete repulse of the enemy attack at this point was due to the remarkable personal bravery and self-sacrifice of this gallant non-commissioned officer, who died of his wounds shortly afterwards."
Joseph Kaeble was born on May 5th 1892 St. Moise, Matane County, Québec, and he enlisted on March 20th 1916 in Sayabec, Québec. He died aged 26 of wounds whilst fighting near Arras, and was buried in the Wanquetin Communal Cemetery Extension in Calais, France.
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Pte. Arthur Charles Dagesse 22nd Battalion (d.15th Mar 1918) Pte. Atthut Charles Dagesse served with the 22nd Battalion Canadian Infantry.He was executed for desertion on 15th March 1918 aged 33 and is buried in Lapugnoy Military Cemetery, Lapugnoy, France.
Arthur Charles Dagesse was born in New Bedford MA in 1886. One month after the outbreak of war, Dagesse enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) on 23rd September 1914 under the name Dagasse. His conduct as a soldier started badly and continued in poor fashion; he had no fewer than thirteen convictions for absence and two for drunkenness.
On 4 April 1917, just before his unit's participation in the Vimy Ridge attack, Dagesse went absent until he was arrested in Paris on 29th April 1917. While awaiting his trial for this offence, Dagesse escaped and remained absent for five months before being re-arrested in Paris on 4th October 1917. When he was arrested for the second time, Dagesse was wearing the uniform of a Sergeant in the Royal Army Medical Corps.
Following his court-martial on 26th February 1918, Dagasse was found guilty of desertion and sentenced to death.
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Pte. Eugene Perry 22nd Btn. (d.11th April 1917) Eugene Perry was executed for desertion on 11/04/1917 and buried in Ecoivies Military Cemetery, Mont-St.-Eloi, France.
He is Commemorated on Page 603 of the First World War Book of Remembrance: For Private Eugene Perry, with respect and honour. Son of Germain and Caroline Perry of New Brunswick, Canada.
Canadian Soldier - born in Boutouche, New Brunswick, Canada April 1st , 1896. A member of the 22nd Canadien Francais Battalion, 5th Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, Private Eugene Perry was one of twenty-three Canadian volunteer soldiers (and 306 Commonwealth soldiers) who were executed by the British Command in France / Belgium during World War One for desertion or cowardice. Court-martials for men accused of these crimes were often completed in a manner of minutes, with the accused having no legal counsel of any kind, and no means of appeal. Sentences were typically carried out the morning after conviction (often by a firing squad drawn from the convicted mans' own unit, to drive home the lesson of obedience and the consequences of defying orders)
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Pte. Leopard Delisle 22nd Btn. Canadian Infantry (d.21st May 1918) Leopard Delisle was executed for desertion on 21st May 1918 aged 25 and is buried in the Bellacourt Military Cemetery in Bellacourt, France.
Léopold Delisle was born in Montreal in 1893. Following the outbreak of war, Delisle tried to enlist three times before he was finally accepted for overseas service in April 1915. One month later, Delisle sailed with the 22nd (French-Canadian) Battalion.
Delisle had a number of offences on his conduct sheet.
On 29th March 1918 Delisle's unit was ordered forward to attempt to stem the German advance on Arras. However, when the roll call was made Delisle was absent. Delisle was arrested just outside Arras five days later. Delisle's court-martial found him guilty of desertion and sentenced him to be shot dead.
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Pte. Joseph La 22nd Btn. Canadian Infantry (d.3rd Jul 1917) Pte. Joseph La served with the Canadian Infantry 22nd Battalion. Ater going absent for one month, he was executed for desertion on 3rd July 1917 and is buried in Aix-Noulette Community Cemetery Extension.in Aix-Noulette, France
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Pte. G. Comte 22nd Btn. Canadian Infantry Pte. G. Comte served with the Canadian Infantry 22nd Battalion. After going absent for six weeks, he was executed for desertion on 3rd July 1917 and is buried in Aix-Noulette Community Cemetery Extension in Aix-Noulette, France.
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Pte. Arsene Joseph Delvaux 1st Canadian Tunnelling Company (d.27th Aug 1918) Arsene Delvaux was a Belgian immigrant to Canada, born March 4th, 1879 at Marcinelle.
He was a miner by profession, working at Joggins Mines, N.S. He enlisted for the CEF, on March 4th 1916, his 37th birthday. He was transferred to 1st Canadian Tunneling Company on Jan 20th 1917. He served with the 1st Tunneling Company until October 12th 1917 when he transferred to 22nd Bn CEF.
He was killed in action on August 27th, 1918.
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