Edward Joseph Morrisseau

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Edward Joseph Morrisseau
Born1918-04-02
Réserve Alexander, nation Sagkeeng, Pine Falls
Died1945-12-23
OccupationSoldier
Father
Mother

Edward Joseph Morrisseau ((1918-04-02)2 April 1918 – 23 December 1945(1945-12-23) (aged 27)) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Fort William in the Winnipeg Grenadiers, R.C.I.C.. Morrisseau died on active service during the Second World War.[1]

Early life

Morrisseau was born at Réserve Alexander, nation Sagkeeng, Pine Falls on 2 April 1918, the son of Albert Morrisseau and Marie Courchene Morrisseau.[1]

Service

Morrisseau enlisted at Fort William and served as a private (service number H/20809) in the Army, Winnipeg Grenadiers, R.C.I.C..[1]

Death

Morrisseau died of tuberculosis on 23 December 1945, aged 27. He is commemorated at Fort Alexander First Nations Roman Catholic Cemetery.[1]

References

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