115 The Royal Canadian Legion MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO COMMAND www.mbnwo.ca DUPONT, Lawrence J. A. WWI Lawrence was born in Fort Alexander, Manitoba, on November 20, 1896. He enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionary Force at Camp Hughes, Carberry, Manitoba, on October 12, 1915, shortly after his father, Omer, and brother, Wilbrod. Lawrence was dispatched to the French front with the Fort Garry Horse, where one of his brothers was reported to be involved in the “Last Cavalry Charge.” As the story goes, his horse was shot down from under him, which he then used to shield himself from enemy fire, making his escape when all was quiet. Lawrence received his discharge on July 5, 1919, and he returned to the St. Georges area, where relatives remain to this date. He received the British War and Victory Medals and the War service Badge Class “A” #319019. DUPONT, Maurice E. WWII Maurice was born in Saint Georges, Manitoba, in 1920. He enlisted in the Canadian Army in Winnipeg in October 1941. After his basic instruction, he was posted to Halifax for additional training with the 21st Regiment of the 17th Infantry and was later transferred to Newfoundland for supplementary preparation before embarkation leave and further postings.When World War Two came to an end on May 8, 1945, Maurice was discharged from service in January 1946 and received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, 1939-1945 War Medal, and the 1939-1945 Defence Medal. He passed away in 1998. DUPONT, Omer WWI Omer was born in St. Autins, Quebec, on March 30, 1865. He enlisted in the Canadian Army on September 16, 1915, at 50 years old, necessitating that he lied on his enlistment documents where his birth date is listed as March 30, 1871. Omer was with the Canadian Engineers and was assigned to the Forestry Corps. His war years, 1915-1918, were spent only in England. Omer had two sons, Lawrence and Wilbrod, and both followed him to England in defence of King and Country. He was discharged in 1918 with the rank of Private and entitled to the British War Medal. He returned to Canada and settled in St. Georges, MB.
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