Soldiers

Arthur Dagesse

By mcmJelani

  • Birth

    Born in New Bedford
  • Period: to

    Arthur Dagesse

  • Date of enlistment

    He joined the Canadian army in September 23rd 1914
    He enlisted under the name of arthur dEgasse not arthur dAgesse.
  • 22nd battalion start

    22nd battalion start

    The 22nd Battalion was formed in Montréal, and took up residence in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in the following October 20.

  • 22nd battalion end

    it took residence in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
  • 54th battalion

    54th battalion

    Arthur Dagesse was in the the 54th Battalion for England in 1915, entering France in August 14th 1916

  • Absent

    He was absent in April 4th 1917 and arrested in Paris 29 April 1917.

  • Escaped from jail

    Escaped from jail in May 8th 1917.

  • Arrested AGAIN! Except...

    He got arrested AGAIN in Paris October 4th 1917 dressed as a sergeant of the Royal Army Medical Corps. That was his 13th prior absence.
  • Death

    Death

    Buried at the Lapugnoy Military Cemetry in france
    Died of execution