Bay Chaleur Military Museum

John Lionel Gagne (E0115), of Amqui, QC, enlisted with the 57th Battery, 1st Anti-Tank Regiment on December 5, 1941 at the age of 24.

Pierre Gagnon, of Paspebiac, Quebec, enlisted with the Chaudiere Regiment on July 11, 1940 at the age of 18 and went overseas in 1941. While overseas he transferred to the Royal 22nd (Van Doos). He served in England, Italy and continental Europe. After the war he worked in Murdochville until retiring in 1981 and returning to the Paspebiac area.

Warrant Officer Robert W. Gallagher, son of Nina Dow and the late Thomas Gallagher, of New Carlisle, Quebec, was born on February 15, 1957. He has served both abroad and at home. In January of 2006 he was sent overseas to Afghanistan to complete a tour of duty.

Rifleman Clement Gallant (E30170), son of Adelard and Albertine Gallant of Cross Point, Quebec, served with A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting, however, Japanese soliders killed Rfm. Gallant at Repulse Bay on December 22, 1941. Faced with superior numbers, Rfm. Gallant's commrades were forced to surrender only a few days later. He is remembered at Sai Wan Memorial.

Leonard Gallant.

Lucien Gallant.

Rene Gallant enlisted with the Royal 22nd Regiment on August 5, 1941 at the age of 19.

Theodule Gallant (161038), son of Andre Gallant of St Benoit, QC, was born on June 17th, 1897. He enlisted for military service during the First World War on July 11, 1918.

Master Corporal Michael Gallichan, son of Howard and Rowena Gallichan of Gaspe, Quebec, served for six months in Kandahar.

Philip James MacMillan Gallie (E30341), of Blacklands, NB, served with B Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting, however, the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Gallie became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Arthur H. Gallon (D132445), brother to Clyde Gallon and son of Howard Gallon of New Carlisle, Quebec, enlisted with the 7th Medium Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, on November 19, 1942 during the Second World War. He saw action in Britain and North-West Europe. After the war he was employed by the CNR (Canadian National Railway) as a Locomotive Fireman in New Carlisle and later as a brakeman in Montreal. In the early 1980s he returned to the New Carlisle area as an Engineman.

Clyde Sydney Gallon (G29013), brother to Arthur Gallon and son of Howard Gallon of New Carlisle, Quebec, was born on April 9, 1924. After hostilities broke out in Europe in 1939, he decided to enlist with the North Shore New Brunswick Regiment, Royal Canadian Infantry Corps. He was deployed to Europe and was killed in action on D-Day (June 6, 1944) at Juno Beach. He is remembered at Bayeux Memorial in France.

In 1940, Gander was the family pet of Rod Hayden, a resident of the town of Gander in Newfoundland. The dog’s name at that time was Pal. He was well known in the town, but was often mistaken as a bear by pilots landing at the airport. Mr. Hayden gave Pal to the 1st Battalion of the Royal Rifles of Canada as a mascot. His new owners called him Gander, after the military base they were responsible for protecting during the Second World War.

Gander and the Royal Rifles were sent to Hong Kong Island in 1941 where they joined other Commonwealth troops to defend the island against attacks by the Japanese. During the Battle of the Lye Mun, Gander displayed great bravery protecting his ‘newfound’ friends. When the Japanese landed near the Canadian section of the beach, Gander greeted the enemy with threatening barks and attempts at biting their legs. On another occasion as Japanese troops were nearing a group of wounded Canadian soldiers, Gander surprised the enemy by charging them. For some reason, the Japanese were unwilling to shoot the dog. Instead, they changed their route and the lives of the wounded soldiers were saved.

Gander showed his greatest and last act of bravery and loyalty during another Japanese attack. During the battle, an enemy grenade landed near a group of Canadian soldiers. Probably out of concern for his friends, Gander grabbed the grenade in his mouth and carried it to where it would do no harm. Unfortunately, the grenade exploded in Gander’s mouth, killing him instantly. He had given his life saving the lives of the Canadian soldiers.

Gander was posthumously awarded the prestigious Dickin Medal, equivalent to the Victoria Cross given to soldiers of the British Commonwealth for their acts of bravery. Gander was awarded the medal in August, 2000 at a Hong Kong Veterans of Canada reunion in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Carl Garrett.

Earl Garrett (E50505), of Black Cape, QC, served with the Royal Canadian Artillery during the Second World War. He was wounded in action.

William R. Garrett (SE103629), of Black Cape, QC, enlisted in the military on May 3, 1949 with the 1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, Airborne.

Kenneth Gaudin (E30229), of Escuminac, QC, served with 16th Platoon, D Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting, however, the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Gaudin became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Master Corporal Kevin J. Gaul is the son of Norma Fitzpatrick and Archie Gaul. In 2005 Kevin was stationed in Trenton, Ontario. Master Corporal Gaul has served under the National Support Element Task Force in Afghanistan from February 2006 to August 2006.

Gerald (Gay) Gauthier, of St. Jules, QC, served with the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II.

Captain Joseph Charles Gavey (X11), originally from the Channel Islands, served with HQ Platoon, C Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting, however, the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Captain Gavey became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Corporal John Moffat Gee (G32406), son of John S. and Margaret Gee of Birch Ridge, NB, was born on May 17, 1921. After hostilities in Europe broke out in 1939 he enlisted with the Royal Rifles of Canada. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting, however, the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Corporal Gee became a prisoner of war. Tragically, he did not survive the horrendous living conditions of the POW camps and died of Beri Beri on March 7, 1944. He is buried at Yokohama War Cemetery, Japan.

Donald Geraghty (B45551), of Hamilton, ON, was born on December 31, 1923. After hostilities in Europe broke out in 1939 he enlisted with the Royal Rifles of Canada. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting, however, the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Geraghty became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Lance Corporal Oliver Geraghty (E30118), son of Milton and Helena Geraghty and brother to Reginald and Augusta of Oak Bay, Bonaventure, Quebec, served with D Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. He was killed in action during this battle on December 23, 1941 at Stone Hill. He is remembered at Sai Wan Memorial in China. His picture was generously provided by his niece, Betty Anne Foran.

Rifleman Louis Gignac (E30620), of Campbelton, New Brunswick, was a member of the Royal Rifles of Canada during World War II. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting, however, the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Gignac became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Rifleman Bertram Scott Gilbert (E30074), of Marbelton, QC, served with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting, however, the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Gilbert became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945. Unfortunately, Rifleman Gilbert never physically recovered from time spent as a POW and he passed away on November 16, 1946.

Second Lieutenant James Cunningham Gilbert (X48), originally from Danville, Quebec, served with B Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting, however, the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Second Lieutenant Gilbert became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Clifford Gilker was unceremoniously ‘kicked out’ of the Royal Rifles of Canada when authorities learned that he was under the age of 16. He later joined the Navy in 1943 and served on the River Class Destroyer ‘Saskatchewan’. On July 6, 1944, the Saskatchewan together with the destroyers Qu'appel, Restigouche and Skeena, engaged a fleet of German warships escorting U-Boats out of Brest Harbour on the western tip of German occupied France. After a fierce two-hour battle, the allies sank four German escorts.

Clifford James Gilker, son of Elsie Gilker of New Carlisle, QC, was born on October 11, 1986. When hostilities broke out in Europe in 1914 he was working as a presser. On January 12, 1917, however, Clifford Gilker decided to enlist for military service and was shipped overseas.

Colin Gilker (69350), son of John Gilker of New Carlisle, QC, was born on November 18, 1992. Two years after hostilities broke out in Europe in 1914, he enlisted for military service on June 6, 1917 at the age of 21. He served with the 26th Battalion, 2nd Division throughout the remainder of the war.

James Harold Gilker (E35099), of New Carlisle, QC, enlisted with the 82nd Gaspe Anti-Tank Battery on September 28, 1940 at the age of 23.

Kenneth Gordon Gilker (E102391), of New Carlisle, Quebec, enlisted with the Royal Canadian Artillery on October 26, 1944 at the age of 22. He was shipped overseas and served in England. He servived the war and returned to New Carlisle. He passed away at the age of forty-three on June 29, 1965.

Lionel John Gilker (R96999), of New Carlisle, QC, enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force on November 4, 1941 at the age of 26.

Alex Girard (E29908), of Barachois, QC, served with 16th Platoon, D Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting, however, the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Girard became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Joseph Alphonse Girard, of Douglastown, QC, enlisted for military service in September 1942 at the age of 23.

Clarence Glover, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Glover of Point la Nim, Restigouche County, Quebec, was one of five brothers who served overseas during World War II.

David Glover, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Glover of Point la Nim, Restigouche County, Quebec, was one of five brothers who served overseas during World War II.

Garnet Glover, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Glover of Point la Nim, Restigouche County, Quebec, was one of five brothers who served overseas during World War II.

Jack Glover, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Glover of Point la Nim, Restigouche County, Quebec, was one of five brothers who served overseas during World War II.

Marven Glover, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Glover of Point la Nim, Restigouche County, Quebec, was one of five brothers who served overseas during World War II.

Major Pascal Godbout, son of Charles and Monique Godbout, was born and raised in New Richmond, Quebec. He joined the Canadian Forces in 1990 and graduated from St. John's Royal Military College in 1995 with a B.Sc in Computer Science. During his career as a Communications and Electronics Engineering (CELE) officer, Major Godbout has served in various technical, instructional and operational positions. He was deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, from November 2003 to June 2004 in support of Operation ATHENA as the National Command Control and Information Systems (NCCIS) Troop Commander. Afterwards he was stationed at North American Aerospace Defence (NORAD) Command and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Major Godbout is married to Ann Godbout of North Bay, Ontario. They are the proud parents of Thalia and Ellia.

Murray Thomas Goodenough (E21892), son of Thomas J. and Hilda Goodenough of Bury, QC, enlisted with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting, however, the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Goodenough became a prisoner of war. Tragically, he did not survive the horrendous living conditions of the POW camps and died of catarrhal pneumonia on December 22, 1943, at the age of 18, after two years of captivity. He is buried at Yokohama War Cemetery, Japan.

Felix Joseph Goulet (417345), of St. Alphonse de Caplan, QC, was born on January 27, 1891. He enlisted with the 57th Battalion, 22nd Regiment, of the Canadian Expeditionary Force on June 6, 1915 at the age of 24.

Jean Augustine Goulet (445493), of St. Alphonse de Caplan, QC, enlisted with the 55th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force on August 18, 1915 at the age of 20.

William Goulet (889457), of St. Alphonse de Caplan, QC, served during the First World War.

James Gracie, son of the late John Gracie and of Mrs. Mary Gracie of Flatlands, Quebec, was promoted from the rank of lieutenant to captain while serving in England during the Second World War. He was later deployed to France.

Albert John Grant (E35023), of Brasset, QC, enlisted with the 4th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, at the age of 24 during the Second World War.

Cameron Douglas Grant (E35022), of Brasset, QC, enlisted with the 82nd Anti-Tank Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery at the age of 24.

Charles Grant (E526658), of Douglastown, QC, enlisted with the West Nova Scotia Regiment on February 22, 1943 at the age of 23.

Johnny Grant.

Arnold Graves (E30071), of Anagance, NB, served with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting, however, the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Graves became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Gordon Alexander Gray, of Bury, QC, served with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting, however, the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Gray became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Howard Warden Gray (E30050), of Bury, QC, served with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting, however, the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Gray became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Walter Scott Gray (E30101), of Fleurant Point, QC, served with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting, however, the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Gray became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Wallace Sidney Green (B87802), of Toronto, ON, served with the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting, however, the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Green became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Rifleman Glenford Robert Gregoire (E30177), originally from Broadlands, Quebec, served with A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting, however, the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Gregoire became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Corporal Rolland James Gregoire, of Broadlands, Quebec, served overseas during the Second World War. While stationed in England he met and married a young English girl by the name of Miss Joan Ellen Lee of Carshalton, England.

Major Albert Burton Gresham (X88), of Winnipeg, MB, served with Company HQ, A Company, of the Winnipeg Grenadiers during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting, Major Gresham was reported as missing in action on December 19, 1941. He is remembered at Sai Wan Memorial, Victoria, Hong Kong.

Leeman Guignion (E9593) served with the 2nd Motor Ambulance Company, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps, during the Second World War.

Nelson Guignion, of Gaspe, QC, enlisted on August 5, 1940 at the age of 40.

Jean-Paul Guite, son of J. Ernest Guite of New Richmond, Quebec, served overseas in the Royal Canadian Navy Voluntary Reserve during the Second World War. While in service he achieved the rank of Lieutenant. His sister, Therese M. Guite, also served during the war with the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service.

Therese M. Guite, daughter of J. E. Guite of New Richmond, enlisted in the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service during the Second World War. She was stationed at Naval Headquarters in Vancouver. Her brother, Jean-Paul also served in the Royal Canadian Navy on the Atlantic.

James Guthrie (E29911), of Montreal, QC, served with 16th Platoon, D Company, of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Hong when the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the city a month after his arrival. After several days of intense fighting, however, the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Guthrie became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945. Rifleman Guthrie passed away on April 10, 2006.