Bay Chaleur Military Museum

George Frank Laberre.

Carl Lacouvee.

Eric Lacouvee.

Joseph George Lacouvee (E21942) of Gaspe, Quebec, and brother to Paul Lacouvee, enlisted on June 20, 1940 at the age of 19. He served with the 94th Anti-Tank Battery, 3rd Canadian Anti-Tank Regiment, of the Royal Canadian Artillery during the Second World War.

Lemuel Lacouvee.

Paul Lacouvee (E0280), of Gaspe, Quebec, and brother to Joseph George Lacouvee, enlisted on December 8, 1942 at the age of 18. He served with the Royal Canadian Artillery.

Reginald James Lacouvee, from Gaspe, Quebec, enlisted on March 15, 1912 at the age of 17. She served with the Canadian Customs Marine Patrol Service.

Robert Lacouvee.

Honourary Captain Uriah Laite (X30), of Vancouver, BC, served with the Brigade Group that accompanied the Royal Rifles of Canada and the Winnipeg Grenadiers overseas to the Pacific during the Second World War. He served with the Canadian Chaplains Service. A month after arriving in Hong Kong the Japanese attacked Hong Kong, forcing the allied troops to surrender on Christmas day 1941 after several days of intense fighting. Captain Laite remained a prisoner of war until his liberation in 1945.

Rifleman George Maurice Lake (F40964), son of Israel Lake from Grand Cascapedia, QC, 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 the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Lake became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Rifleman Patrick William Lamb (E30598) served with A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. After the Allies heroic defence of Hong Kong he was taken as a prisoner of war by the Japanese on Christmas Day 1941. He survived the harsh living conditions of the prisoner of war camp for two years. On July 26, 1941, however, Rfm. Lamb died of acute enteritis and croup pneumonia. He is buried at Yokohama War Cemetery.

Andre Landry (3288585), originally from St. Jean l'Evangeliste, QC, served during the Second World War.

Raymond Edouard Landry (C850730), of St. Omer, QC, served with the 2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment, of the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps during the Korean War. He was killed in Action on January 11, 1952 and is buried at United Nations Cemetery, Busan, South Korea.

Romeo Langlais (E577737), of Gaspe, QC, enlisted on Febryary 22, 1942 at the age of 25. He served with the Royal Canadian Airforce during the Second World War.

Jean Leon Langlois, of Port Daniel, Quebec, joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in Quebec City in 1940. He served as a Flight Lieutenant with the RAF overseas. He distinguished himself and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Pathfinder Wings, Operational Wings and two bars. He served over Continental Europe, Italy, and Norway. He was wounded while flying over Germany. After the war he returned to his birthplace where he was a member of the Provincial Police and then as a Manpower Counsellor at Chandler, Quebec. He was one of the founders of the Port Daniel Veterans Association and was a life long member of the Branch 64 Legion. He now holds the rank of Major.

Leonard Langlois.

Lieutenant Donald Bernard Languedoc (X53), originally from Westmount, QC, served with the 3rd Mortar Platoon, HQ 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 the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Lieutenant Languedoc became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Rifleman Roland Leon Lapalme (E30152), brother of Herman Lapalme 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 the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Lapalme became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945.

Rifleman Earl Lasenba (E29932), husband to Kathleen (Judge) Lasenba of Bury, QC, was born on August 18, 1911. When the Second World War broke out in 1939, he enlisted for military service and was assigned to 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 the allies were forced to surrender to the Japanese on Christmas day 1941 and Rifleman Lasenba became a prisoner of war. He remained a POW until allied forces liberated him in 1945. Tragically, Earl Lasenba never fully recovered and he passed away only two years later, on June 17, 1947.

Charles-Eugene Laviolette was born on October 28th, 1931 in St-Omer, Quebec. His father was Alphonse Laviolette, who worked for Hydro-Quebec as a foreman, and his mother was Emeline Boudreau. Before the war Charles-Eugene worked on the International Commission of Control and Supervision (ICCS). He spoke many languages, including English, German, Japanese and Spanish. He enlisted for service on January 20th, 1966. He served for 23 years and was stationed in Saigon in Vietnam. He was a member of the Canadian Forces Land Division of the United Nations Protection Unit. There are two monuments, one in Ste-Monqie and one in St-Omer, dedicated to Charles-Eugene in recognition of his service. He was a decorated soldier and was awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration and the International Commission of Control and Supervision Service Medal. Charles-Eugene was one of the first Canadians killed in a peace keeping mission. He died in a helicopter crash on April 7th, 1973 at Lao Bas, Vietnam. He was brought home and buried at St. Charles Cemetery in Quebec City.

Master Corporal Bruno Lavoie, originally from New Richmond, Quebec, enrolled in the Canadian Forces on June 25, 1997. He has served Canada by participating in the ATHENA rotation 1 in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Frank Law, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eubulus Law of New Carlisle, Quebec, joined the RCMP in 1935. He served in different posts from the Atlantic to the West Coast. In September 1939, when the Second World War broke out, he was posted to the 1st Provost Company and saw service in England, North Africa, Italy, and France. He was retired from active service in 1946 with the rank of Major. Upon his return to the RCMP he served in British Columbia and retired from the sub-division in June 1970. He took up residence in Peterborough, Ontario. In 1971 he abandoned his retirement and served under the Canadian International Development Agency, which was responsible for reorganizing security at the Williamson Diamond Mines in Tanzania, East Africa. After two years, in 1973, he once again entered retirement and took up residence in Brighton, Ontario.

Lorne Law of New Carlisle joined the army in 1943 and became a member of the 5th Field Regiment. He served in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He was discharged after hostilities ceased and returned to New Carlisle where he continued to pursue his education.

Rifleman Philip Edwin Lawlis (E29943), originally from Grand Cascapedia, Quebec, served with A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. After the Allies heroic defence of Hong Kong he was taken as a prisoner of war by the Japanese on Christmas Day 1941.

Rifleman Joseph William Everett Lawrence (E30494), originally from Barachois, New Brunswick, served with A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. After the Allies heroic defence of Hong Kong he was taken as a prisoner of war by the Japanese on Christmas Day 1941.

Brigadier John Kelburne Lawson was born in Yorkshire and was educated at Worchester Public School and London University. In 1912 he was stationed at Edmonton with the Hudson's Bay Company.

John Lawson had a long and distinguished military career, which began during the First World War when he went to England with the 9th Battalion C.E.F. He was commissioned a lieutenant in 1917 and in 1919 he became adjutant of the 13th Brigade, C.M.G.C, and was appointed to the permanent force with the rank of captain in 1920.

John Lawson continued to serve with distinction in the intervening years between World War I and World War II. In May of 1940 he was appointed as the director of military training and given the rank of colonel. Only a short time later he was given yet another promotion, this time to the rank of brigadier general. With this promotion came the responsibility of leading the Winnipeg Grenadiers and the Royal Rifles of Canada into action in Hong Kong.

John Lawson died in action in December of 1941.

Rifleman Valmont Lebel (E30106), son of John and Elizabeth Lebel of Campbellton, New Brunswick, served with A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. He was killed in action during the Allies heroic defence of Hong Kong at Repulse Bay on December 23, 1941. He is remembered at Sai Wan Memorial in China.

Rifleman John Lebell (E30105), originally from Sault aux Recollets, Quebec, served with A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. After the Allies heroic defence of Hong Kong he was taken as a prisoner of war by the Japanese on Christmas Day 1941.

Charles LeBlanc, son of Sylvestre LeBlanc, was born in New Richmond in December of 1896. He served as a private in the 3rd Canadian Engineers Battalion during the First World War. When war erupted again in 1939, he re-enlisted and served as a cook for the Canadian Home Guard at the 44th German POW Internment Camp in Grande Ligne, Quebec.

Hubert LeBlanc, originally from Gaspe, Quebec, was a member of the 82nd Anti-Tank Battery at Petawawa from 1940 until 1941.

Leonard LeBlanc.

Flight Sergeant Joseph Thomas Lloyd LeBlanc (R/174719), son of John and Lucy Anne LeBlanc of Grand Cascapedia, Quebec, and husband to Ruth Sybill O’Neil, was born on December 19, 1915. He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force on August 7, 1942 during the Second World War. He distinguished himself on a number of occasions and was awarded the 1939-45 Star, the Air Crew Europe Star, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, the War Medal 1939-1945, and the Air Gunners Badge. He was listed as missing and presumed dead after failing to return from a bombing flight over Germany in 1944. He was officially announced dead on May 25, 1944 at the age of twenty-eight.

Trooper Marco LeBlanc, son of Jocelyne and Jean-Marc LeBlanc of New Carlisle, Quebec, is currently serving with the R.C.D. at CFB Petawawa, Ontario (as of 2006). Marco has already completed two tours of duty in Afghanistan. Marco's brother Yanick LeBlanc is also currently serving in the Canadian military.

Roly LeBlanc.

Sergeant Yanick LeBlanc, son of Jocelyne and Jean-Marc LeBlanc of New Carlisle, Quebec, is currently serving with the 3 Battalion of the Royal 22 Regiment (Vandoo's) at CFB Val Cartier, Quebec (as of 2015). He has also completed three tours of duty in Afghanistan. His brother Marco LeBlanc is also currently serving in the Canadian military.

Rifleman Valmont LeBoeuf (E30173), originally from Campbellton, New Brunswick, served with A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. After the Allies heroic defence of Hong Kong he was taken as a prisoner of war by the Japanese on Christmas Day 1941.

Captain William Percy Cecil Leboutillier, originally from Quebec City, Quebec, served with A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. After the Allies heroic defence of Hong Kong he was taken as a prisoner of war by the Japanese on Christmas Day 1941.

Warrant Officer Gregory LeGrand, son of Evelyn and George LeGrand of Paspebiac, Quebec, joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1983. As of 2006, he was stationed at CFS, St. John's, Newfoundland. Gregory has already completed three tours of duty overseas in Cyprus, Croatia and Bosnia. He is married to Ruth Byers of Shigawake, Quebec, and has a son named Logan.

Harry LeGrand joined the 14th Field Regiment in Montreal in 1940. He transferred to the Armoured Carrier Regiment in England and took part in the D-Day invasion. Harry remained with this unit and took part in all of the remaining battles of the 3rd Canadian Division, which ended in Bremen, Germany, in 1945. After the war Harry returned to the Gaspe Coast and eventually settled and retired in Paspebiac, Quebec.

Comrade Francis LeGresley was a member of the Artillery in the First World War. Afterwards he returned to the Gaspe Coast and worked for J. P. LeGrand in New Carlisle, Quebec. He re-enlisted in 1940 after the Second World War broke out and joined the Royal Canadian Artillery. His previous wartime experience quickly earned him a captaincy with the 82nd Anti-Tank Battery, 4th Anti-Tank Regiment. After returning home he became a county sheriff as well as operating a general store in the New Carlisle area.

Ken LeGresley of Paspebiac was a member of the R.C. Navy from 1939 until 1946. He served in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean areas throughout the war aboard a corvette called "H.M.C.S. Moosejaw". He ended his service with the rank of Petty Officer. He now resides in Montreal.

Lieutenant Colonel Mark LeGresley, son of Peter and Renate LeGresley of New Carlisle, Quebec, is a Wing Operations Officer and a CF-18 Hornet pilot in the Canadian Air Force. As of 2006, he has already given 23 years of military service to his country and has been stationed in Canada, Germany, Qatar, England, Scotland, and the United States.

Camille Lemieux, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Lemieux and originally from Barachois, Quebec, joined the Canadian Army in 1943. He served until 1946 when he was discharged as a Sergeant.

Francis Lenfesty of Cape Cover, Quebec, was killed in action in Italy at the Senio River in 1944. He was a member of the 82nd Anti-Tank Battery.

Jack LeQuesne served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a W/02 during the Second World War. After hostilities ended in 1945 he immigrated to the United States and settled in Woodruff, Wisconsin.

Ernest Levesque.

Flying F86 Sabres with the USAF in Korea, Omer Levesque of Mont-Joli, Quebec, was the first Commonwealth pilot to engage in jet-to-jet air combat and the first member of the RCAF to score a victory in that war. Levesque joined the RCAF in 1940 and went overseas in 1941, joining the 401 Squadron RCAF at Biggin Hill in Kent. On November 22 he was one of the first pilots to shoot down a German Focke-Wulh 190 and his sketch of the new fighter was circulated throughout Fighter Command.

After shooting down three more aircraft Levesque himself was shot down during the German battleship dash through the English Channel by the "Gneisenau", "Prinz Eugen" and "Scharnhost" on February 12, 1942. He was picked out of the water by the Germans and taken prisoner.

Following WW2 he stayed in the RCAF and in December 1950, as an exchange officer, was posted to the USAF 334 First Interceptor Squadron at Kimpo in Korea. On March 31, while escorting B29 bombers at 40,000 feet to attack one of the Yalu River bridges, his wing was bounced by North Korean MiG fighters. Turning into the attack Levesque got into a corkscrew dogfight down to 17,000 feet. Once firmly on the enemy's tail he opened fire from 500 yards and sent the MiG spiralling into the ground. Before his tour ended Levesque had flown seventy-one missions and was awarded the American DFC and Air Medal. Levesque remained in the RCAF until 1965, serving with the International Control Mission in Vietnam as well as doing a stint with NORAD.

Rifleman Antoine Litalien (E30164), originally from Millstream, Quebec, served with A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. After the Allies heroic defence of Hong Kong he was taken as a prisoner of war by the Japanese on Christmas Day 1941.

Private Francis Little (H41796), son of William and Agnes Little of Winnipegosis, MB, and husband to Della B. Little of Owen Sound, Ontario, served with B Company of the Winnipeg Grenadiers during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific, where he fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Kong when the city came under heavy attack. He was declared missing in action on December 21, 1941. Four days after his death, on Christmas day 1941, the Japanese forced his compatriots to surrender and they became prisoners of war until their liberation in 1941. Private Little is remembered at Sai Wan Memorial, Victoria, Hong Kong.

Jack Lodge.

Sergeant John Long (H6005), of Winnipeg, MB, served with D Company of the Winnipeg Grenadiers during the Second World War. He was deployed to the Pacific, where he fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Kong when the city came under heavy attack. He was declared missing in action on December 22, 1941. Three days after his death, on Christmas day 1941, the Japanese forced his compatriots to surrender and they became prisoners of war until their liberation in 1941. Sergeant Long is remembered at Sai Wan Memorial, Victoria, Hong Kong.

Private Arthur Maurice Joseph Lousier (H41847), son of Daniel J. Lousier of Big River, SK, was born on May 15, 1920. He came from a large family and had four siblings: Earl Lousier, Lorraine Lousier, Ernie Lousier, and Donald Lousier. After the Second World War broke out, he enlisted with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles, but was quickly transferred to the Winnipeg Grenadiers, where he served as a member of HQ Company. He was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Kong when the city came under heavy attack only a month after he arrival. He became a prisoner of war on Christmas Day 1941, after the Japanese forced the allies to surrender. He remained a POW until the allies liberated him in 1945. After the war he married Doreen Lousier and the couple had four children. He worked the Department of Veteran Affairs until his retirement. Private Lousier passed away on June 2, 2009.

Rifleman Thomas Stanley Lucas (E29878), originally from Belle Anse, Quebec, served with 7th Platoon, A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada during the Second World War. After the Allies heroic defence of Hong Kong he was taken as a prisoner of war by the Japanese on Christmas Day 1941.

Henry Lyons.

Lieutenant Franklin Nelson Lyster, son of Archer Blackwell and Pearl Davidson Lyster, was born on July 2, 1918. On July 17, 1940, at Valcartier, Quebec, he enlisted for active service and was assigned to serve with 7th Platoon, A Company of the Royal Rifles of Canada. He was killed in action during the Allies heroic defence of Hong Kong at Stanley Mound on December 24, 1941. He is remembered at Sai Wan Memorial.

Private Robert Foster Lytle (H6351), son of Robert James Lytle and Emily Lucy Watson of Carman, MB, was born on October 23, 1919. He came from a large family and had seven siblings: Elizabeth Lytle, Irene Lytle, Winnifred Lytle, Rexina Lytle, Elinor Lytle, Shirley Lytle, and Jack Lytle. After the Second World War broke out, he enlisted on September 14, 1939 and served with A Company of the Winnipeg Grenadiers. After a brief tour in the British West Indies, was deployed to the Pacific and fought valiantly in the defence of Hong Kong when the city came under heavy attack only a month after he arrival. He became a prisoner of war on Christmas Day 1941, after the Japanese forced the allies to surrender. He remained a POW until the allies liberated him in 1945. After the war he married Myrtle (Mansell) Lytle on November 11, 1946 and worked as an insurance adjuster. He became the proud father of five children and became an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Private Robert Foster Lytle passed away on June 23, 2009.