1916 - The LeLacheur Brothers of the 87th Bn CEF (Canadian Grenadier Guards) - Albert James & Arthur Wilbert LeLacheur of Gaspe, Quebec

Object/Artifact

Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

Privates Albert James 177639 (born May 7 1870) and Arthur James LeLacheur 177647 (Born may 25th 1885) were two brothers from Rosebridge Gaspe, Quebec who joined the 87th Bn CEF at the outbreak of war.

Name/Title

1916 - The LeLacheur Brothers of the 87th Bn CEF (Canadian Grenadier Guards) - Albert James & Arthur Wilbert LeLacheur of Gaspe, Quebec

Description

For Museum records only - Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection *** FOR ARCHIVE PURPOSES ONLY - ARTIFACT NOT PART OF MUSEUM COLLECTION *** Two brothers in a framed pastel photo showing their CGG 87th Bn cap badges and CEF uniforms – captured from the Photographic Record of the 87th Bn Canadian Grenadier Guards photo book. Privates Albert James 177639 (born May 7 1870) and Arthur James LeLacheur 177647 (Born may 25th 1885) were two brothers from Rosebridge Gaspe, Quebec who joined the 87th Bn CEF at the outbreak of war. Albert joined on 11 Nov 1915 and Arthur 7 days later on 18 Nov 1915. Albert James LeLacheur remained with the 87th Battallion (CGG) during some of the thickest fighting and eventually transferred to the Labour Pool and CFC on 23rd Nov 1917. He was one of the oldest CGG members when he joined (43 years old) and suffered from Arterio Sclerosis. He was discharged on 27th Feb 1919 at age 48 and returned to Gaspe. His Brother Arthur Wilbert had joined CGG on 18 November 1915 and was killed in action during the attack on Regina Trench during the Battle of Courcelette on 18th November 1916. He is memorialized on the Vimy Memorial – France.

Created By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Create Date

February 25, 2022

Updated By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

May 28, 2025