Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Antoine Hermas Gallant
In memory of:
Private Antoine Hermas Gallant
August 31, 1944
Italy
Military Service
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Army
West Nova Scotia Regiment, R.C.I.C.
1939-45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal 1939-45, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
Additional Information
December 24, 1923
Cape Egmont, Prince Edward Island
February 11, 1943
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Son of Sylvain and Matilda Gallant, of Cape Egmont, Prince Edward Island. Brother of Tousaint, Albert, Alfred, Antoinette, Elva and Emma.
Commemorated on Page 311 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
MONTECCHIO WAR CEMETERY
Italy
III. J. 8.
The War Cemetery lies in the locality of Montecchio in the Commune of Montelabbate (Province of Pesaro). It stands on rising ground just North of the main road from Pesaro to Urbino, about 12 kilometres west of Pesaro. If approaching by car, take the road 423 from Pesaro to Urbino, following the signs for Montecchio. Just before entering the town, the Cemetery will be seen on the right hand side of the road.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Letter – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Letter – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Letter – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Other – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Group Photo – Edmond Arsenault (right) and his friend Hermas Gallant (left) who was later killed in a minefield in Italy during the war. Both Mr. Arsenault and Mr. Gallant hailed from neighbouring small towns in Prince Edward Island. Courtesty of the Memory Project: www.thememoryproject.com -
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Newspaper Clipping – La Voix acadienne, 11 November 2015. -
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Newspaper Clipping (Page 2) – La Voix acadienne, 11 november 2015. -
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Newspaper Clipping (Page 3) – La Voix acadienne, 11 November 2015. -
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Newspaper Clipping (Page 4) – La Voix acadienne, 11 November 2015.
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