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1919 - March 25 - Belgium - An original RPPC 87th Battalion Photographic Postcard signed by (3033068 Private Albert Ernest Galipeau) with photo of 87th Battalion colours being trooped and inspected for HM King Albert, King of BelgiumScope and Content
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1919 - March 25 - Belgium - An original RPPC 87th Battalion Photographic Postcard signed by (3033068 Private Albert Ernest Galipeau) with photo of 87th Battalion colours being trooped and inspected for HM King Albert, King of Belgium
Original Canadian WWI RPPC (Real Photographic Post Card) - showing the 4th Canadian Division and the 87th Battalion (Canadian Grenadiers Guards) CEF in Belgium on the 25 March 1919 in Groenendael, Belgium, parading for the King Albert. Signed by 3033068 Pte Albert Ernest Galipeau (87th Battalion)
ABOUT THE CGG SOLDIER - Pte A.E. Galipeau (1898-1929)
3033068 Private Albert Ernest Galipeau was born in Durham, Quebec on 19 September 1898. He previously served with the 163rd Battalion (French Canadians) CEF for 3 months prior to discharging from the CEF, and was working in Timmins, Ontario as a minor when he was drafted on 21 January 1918. He embarked for UK on 9 May 1918, and was posted to the 22nd Battalion (R22R) CEF on 13 September 1918. He was transferred to the 87th Battalion (Canadian Grenadier Guards) CEF on 7 October 1918 and remained with CGG until returning to Canada on 31 May 1919 aboard HMS Mauretania. He was present at the 25th March 1919 parade. He married a Belgian lady and passed away on 3 November 1929 is buried in Hoeilaart Communal Cemetery, Hoeilaart, Arrondissement Halle-Vilvoorde, Flemish Brabant, BelgiumCreated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
September 28, 2026Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
September 29, 2026
