Private Louis J. Reaume went overseas with the 70th Battalion April 31st, 1916, proceeding to France June 4th, 1916, transferring to the P.P.C.L.I.  He received wounds October 31st, 1918, being admitted to Epsom Hospital, and upon recovery continued training at Seaford.

From Tilbury. Brother of James (2517303), Charlie (123939) and Blanche (Ayotte)

The Tilbury Times, Thursday

15 November, 1917.

Tilburyite Reported Wounded at the Front Last Month

“A telegram was received from the Ottawa War Office on Monday that Private Louis Reaume, infantry,  was officially reported admitted to no. 11 Field Ambulance on Oct. 31 from a gunshot wound in the left arm. He is aged 23, and enlisted here in the 70^th Batt. In Oct. 1915 and left for the front on April 31^st 1916, and has been in the trenches 17 months with his broter Charles who enlisted at the same time. A third brother James, enlisted in the 1^st Hussars last spring, and landed in England last month. They are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. William Reaume of this place.

The Tilbury Times, Thursday

6 December, 1917.

Tilbury Wounded Returning

“Word received Monday that Louis Reaume of this place, who left here with the 70^th Battalion last year has been in the trenches 17 months has been sent home. His left arm from the elbow down is helpless from his wound. His brother Charles who left with him is also wounded and is expected back as well. A third brother James in now on his way to France.

The Tilbury Times, Thursday

12 December, 1918

Disire of Tilbury Soldier is for Big Meal.

The following is an extract from a letter received by Wm. Reaume from his son Sapper Louis J. Reaume, who is with the Princess Pats in Belgium. The letter was dated 19 November.

“No doubt you people at home are gald to hear that the war is over. Certainly I amd well pleased and I cannot get home quick enough. Saw brother Jim today and he is looking fine and happy. He is leaving here in a couple of days for Germany. I wish I were going along with him to enjoy the trip and see the country. I have not seen brother Charlie who is with a machine gun section, for a year, but Jim say him the other day and he was fine. One thing I want you to do is to get a big meal ready for me when I get home.”

After the war Sonny would return to Tilbury marry Mary (1974) and they would have two children Lucille (Michelin) and Donald.

Louis (Sonny) Reaume passed away Friday 20 February, 1981  at the age of 87 years with interment at St. Francis Cemetery, Tilbury. TT 25/02/81.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (15-11-1917), IODE(N), TADHS.

Height	5'6"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	23
Complexion	Medium
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Comber, Ontario
Religion	Catholic
Last Place of Employment	Rubber Factory, Tilbury, Ontario
Average Earnings	$ 15.00 per week
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	October 4th, 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father-

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