Pte Joseph Christopher Raymond Cadeau 7-A-1

Joseph was born on July 20 1925 in Penetanguishene, Ontario, the son of Joseph and Ethel Cadeau nee Columbus, of Penetanguishene. His parents were married on April 25 1922. His brothers were Anselm, Elmer, Cornelius, Arthur, Louis and John Cadeau and his sister was Margaret Mary Cadeau.  One brother died as a baby after his birth in 1922 and a girl baby twin died 2 weeks after their birth in 1929.His aunt was Mrs. Leo Columbus.
He was a sailor and member of the Roman Catholic Church. He liked rabbit and duck hunting and read a little. He enlisted on November 13 1943 in Toronto and he went on August 10 1944 then overseas to the UK and he went on October 17 1944 thereafter to Belgium.

Joseph was killed in action on Friday October 27 age 19 (just 10 days after his arrival) in the C Coy near the Breskens Pocket and the Scheldt in Holland and he was temporarily buried in Hoofdplaat Holland before being reburied on June 11 1945  in Adegem.
On his headstone: IN SACRED MEMORY OF JOSEPH DEAR SON OF J. AND E. CADEAU, PENETANGUISHENE, ONTARIO. MAY HE REST WITH GOD
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.