Born in 1923, the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Leon Charlebois of 170 Lacroix St., Chatham, ON. Jean-Maurice married Rosabel (nee Pinsonneault), they had one son, Michel, and four daughters, Elaine (McDonald), Anne-Marie (Mills), Claudette (Krieger) and Annette (Baker).  

Jean-Maurice enlisted in December of 1942 with the 7^th Canadian Reece Regtiment and served in Canada for eighteen months after his enlistment.  Jean had been in charge of a Knights of Columbus Army before he joined the active forces CDN 21/05/44. He left for overseas duty on 8/04/1944 with the 17^th Duke of York Regt., serving in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He returned to Canada 16 January, 1945 and was discharged 2/03/1946. 

 

Wife, Charlebois, Rosabel:

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards	1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star, C.V.S.M. with Clasp
Sources	CFF-FD44, CDN-Obit (wife) 7/05/14, IODE(P)

Birthplace	Chatham, Ontario
Religion	Roman Catholic
When Enlisted	December 1942
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs. G. Leon Charlebois

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