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Son of Joseph Irma (alias Hermas) Cormier and Marie Elizabeth Dubé. Husband of Ruby Renouf and father of Ivan, Elizabeth 'Betty' and Shirley Cormier of New Richmond, Québec. Brother of Private Arthur Cormier, who fought in Europe during the Second World War. He survived the conflict.
Served in Québec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland with Force W, Hong Kong with Force C. He had 515 days of service, including 59 overseas.
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
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Grave Marker
Rifleman JOSEPH FRANK CORMIER was one of 290 Canadian soldiers killed during the defense of Hong Kong, from December 8th to December 25th, 1941 -
Canada and the Defence of Hong Kong.
Source: Veterans Affairs Canada. -
Canadian Casualties in the Defense of Hong Kong and its Aftermath
Source: Veterans Affair Canada. -
Photo of Frank Cormier
In memory of those who served in Hong Kong during World War 11 and did not come home. Submitted with permission on behalf of the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association by Operation: Picture Me.
Digital gallery of
Rifleman Frank Cormier
Digital gallery of
Rifleman Frank Cormier
Digital gallery of
Rifleman Frank Cormier
Digital gallery of
Rifleman Frank Cormier
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