Military service
Burial/memorial information
Husband of Victorine Harnois (married in 1904), of St-Hyacinthe, Québec. He was father of four children in the 1911 census. He stated being born on 15 April 1880 when he enlisted.
He had previously served in the 84th Regiment. Declared a deserter from 1 December 1915 to the 20th, he was sentenced to 14 days' detention on the 27th. Enlisted on 15 January 1916, he was transferred from the 69th Reserve Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force to the 22nd Battalion on 5 October 1916. He took part in the battles of Bully-Grenay, Lens and the Angres trenches, all in the Pas-de-Calais. He was killed in action on 9 April 1917 on Vimy Ridge, France, in the area of the Souchez and Scarpe rivers.
British War Medal, Victory Medal
Digital gallery of Private Arthur Berthiaume
-
Thelus Military Cemetery
The Thelus Military Cemetery located at the foot of Vimy Ridge, just outside of Thelus, France. May they rest in peace. (J. Stephens) -
Grave Marker
The grave marker at the Thelus Military Cemetery located at the foot of Vimy Ridge, just outside of Thelus, France. May he rest in peace. (K. Falconer/J. Stephens 2010) -
Grave marker
Grave marker
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 200 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
Request this page
Download this page
THELUS MILITARY CEMETERY Pas de Calais, France
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
The Poppy Design is a trademark of The Royal Canadian Legion (Dominion Command) and is used with permission. Click here to learn more about the poppy.
Did we miss something?
Contribute information to this commemorative page
Do you have photographs, information or a correction relating to this individual’s virtual memorial? Learn more about the CVWM and the information we collect.