Private Ovila Roy was born in Valleyfield and was working in Montreal as a labourer when he enlisted in April, 1916. The 26 year old was one of the 27 men of the 24th Battalion that were killed on August 8, 1918, the first day of the 100 Days offensive. The 24th Battalion was advancing north of Rosieres.
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
660876
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
24th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Valleyfield, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
24 years 2 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
26 years 6 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
26 years 6 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Labororer
Next of Kin:
Bertha Thibeaudeau, Sister, 1093 St. Denis St., Montreal, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
177 Rue Adam, Maisonneuve, Montreal, Quebec
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 3.0 in / 160 cm
Weight:
Chest:
35.0 in / 89 cm
Expansion:
4.0 in / 10 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Amiens
Length of Service:
849 days in service
Buried at:
One of the 27 men of the 24th that were killed at the start of the 100 Days offensive. The 24th was advancing north of Rosieres.