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Alfred John Doucette

In memory of:

Private Alfred John Doucette

September 15, 1944
In the field, France

Military Service


Service Number:

F/2427

Age:

25

Force:

Army

Unit:

Calgary Highlanders, R.C.I.C.

Additional Information


Born:

July 19, 1919
Ebbsfleet, Prince Edward Island

Enlistment:

November 4, 1941
Saint John, New Brunswick

Son of Edmond P. and Julia Doucette of Ebbsfleet, Prince Edward Island.

Brother of Private Melvin Joseph Doucette, who died while serving with the Calgary Highlanders.

Commemorated on Page 293 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

RYES WAR CEMETERY
Calvados, France

Grave Reference:

II. A. 7.

Location:

Leave Bayeux on the D12 to the east; at the village of Sommervieu carry straight on, following the D112, and after 3 kilometres turn right on to the D87. After climbing round a bend to the left, the cemetery will be found on the left hand side.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Memorial– Remembering brothers lost … Brothers In Arms Memorial, Zonnebeke, BE … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens … May 2022
  • Grave marker– Alfred John Doucette's grave at Ryes War Cemetery 29 May 2024.
  • Photo of Alfred John Doucette– UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
  • Photo of Alfred J. Doucette

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