Sergeant-Major Albert Nadeau
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth: 1894-07-30
Place of birth: St. Frederick Quebec Canada
Next of kin: Eugene Nadeau, Father, R.F.D. 4, Cookshire, Quebec
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Labourer
Occupation (normalized): Labourer
Address:
Cookshire, Quebec
Religion: Roman Catholic
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 748266
Highest Rank:
Sergeant-Major
(22nd Battalion)
Rank detail
- Sergeant-Major, 22nd Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Private (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Military Medal
Date of award: 1919-07-03
Source: London Gazette via Riddle & Mitchell.
Distinguished Conduct Medal (North of Cambrai.)
Description: North of Cambrai, 1st to 14th October, 1918, for marked gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations north of Cambrai. While on his way to the front line, in charge of a party carrying the company's rations, he came under very heavy barrage. Although slightly wounded, he went on and succeeded in reaching his company with the rations. Later, with a scouting party, he disposed of an enemy post, killing three personally. Throughout the operations he did excellent work.
Date of award: 1919-12-02
Source: London Gazette via Riddle & Mitchell.
Comment: Was a serjeant at the time of the award.
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
284615
Service file: B7225-S039
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 117th Battalion Company Sergeant Major Army Canadian Infantry 22nd Battalion Distinguished Conduct Medal North of Cambrai. North of Cambrai, 1st to 14th October, 1918, for marked gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations north of Cambrai. While on his way to the front line, in charge of a party carrying the company's rations, he came under very heavy barrage. Although slightly wounded, he went on and succeeded in reaching his company with the rations. Later, with a scouting party, he disposed of an enemy post, killing three personally. Throughout the operations he did excellent work. Was a serjeant at the time of the award. Military Medal ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2005-04-07
Last modified: 2006-08-07