Private Leo Belleau ’Boots’ Le Boutillier
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Le Boutillier,
Leo Belleau ’Boots’
Date of birth: 1893-10-20
Place of birth: Gaspe Quebec Canada
Next of kin: Zoe Le Boutillier, mother. Gaspe, Quebec
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Bank Clerk
Religion: Roman Catholic
Date of death:
1917-04-18
Cause of death:
Died of wounds
Buried:
Wimereux Communal Cemetery, II. H. 10.
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 65553
Highest Rank:
Private
(24th Battalion)
Rank detail
Private, 24th Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1914-11-03 to 1917-04-18
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: no
Awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Somme)
Description: For conspicuous gallantry in action. He carried out a reconnaissance under very heavy fire, obtaining most valuable information. Later, he rescued a wounded man, and carried out several more daring reconnaissances, also carrying bombs and ammunition to the front line. He displayed great courage and determination throughout.
Date of award: 1916-11-14
Source: London Gazette Canadian Gazette 23 December 1916 P2082
RESEARCH INFORMATION
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CWGC ID: 509036
LAC ID:
523461
Service file: B5505-S101
Uploader's Notes:
Son of Charles Sutton Le Boutillier and Zoe Le Boutillier (nee Belleau)
An account of his service, through his letters, has been published as "Leo's War, From Gaspe to Vimy "
Uploader's Research notes: 24th Battalion Nominal Roll [Private Army Canadian Infantry 24th Battalion Distinguished Conduct Medal Somme For conspicuous gallantry in action. He carried out a reconnaissance under very heavy fire, obtaining most valuable information. Later, he rescued a wounded man, and carried out several more daring reconnaissances, also carrying bombs and ammunition to the front line. He displayed great courage and determination throughout. ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2004-09-04
Last modified: 2018-09-28