Bernard Clavet

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Bernard Clavet
Born1897-03-29
Died1917-10-26
OccupationSoldier
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Bernard Clavet

Bernard Clavet ((1897-03-29)29 March 1897 – 26 October 1917(1917-10-26) (aged 20)) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Port Arthur in the Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment). Clavet died on active service during the First World War.[1]

Early life

Clavet was born on 29 March 1897, the son of Adolph Clavet and Emily Clavet.[1]

Service

Clavet enlisted at Port Arthur and served as a lance corporal (service number 439723) in the Army, Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) (52nd Bn.).[1]

Death

Clavet was killed in action at passchendaele on 26 October 1917, aged 20. He is commemorated at Menin Gate (Ypres) Memorial (grave reference Panel 24 - 26 - 28 - 30).[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Bernard Clavet", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).