Name/Title
Private Ovila Brunelle 3155130 - Wounded by shell shrapnel and GSW (Chest and both legs) at Cambria, September 30th, 1918Description
Letter Home
“I’ve joined the Grenadier Guards”
Named WWI Letter home written by Gdsm Ovila Brunelle - 87th Bn letter and artifacts belonging to Guardsman Ovila Brunelle 3155130 - Wounded by shell shrapnel and GSW (Chest and both legs) at Cambria, September 30th, 1918.
His letter is address to his Mother from France in late August 1918 as he was transferred to the 87th Battalion and talks about his experience in joining CGG and receiving his Flame painted Brodie Helmet. Pte Brunelle was part of the Fourth Draft in late December 1917 and joined CGG by way of the 23rd reserve battalion on 21st Aug 1918.
He survived the war with severe injury, and was immediately invaliding back to Canada & discharged Aug, 17th 1920. He settled in Loretteville, Quebec until he passed on Nov 3rd 1960.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
February 7, 2022Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
February 7, 2022
