Alternate name(s):
Belazer
Belanjer
Nickname:
Joe
Date of birth:
Friday, 13 August 1915
Ethnicity/Nationality:
French Canadian
Profession:
auto mechanic; trained to become an aviation mechanic
Hometown(s):
Montreal, Quebec; Winnipeg, Manitoba
Education:
6 years Education
Political affiliation:
Anti-fascist
Involvement in On-to-Ottawa Trek:
Participated in the On-to-Ottawa Trek.
Prior military experience:
Canadian Militia, 65, Former rank sub Corporal, 2 years
Approximate date arrived in Spain:
1937-07-06
Unit:
Mackenzie Papineau Battalion, Company 3, Section 2, Section Medic; Medical service
Final status:
MIA or POW 4 April 1938 at Gandesa; Survived; Returned to Canada 1939
Sources:
RGASPI Fond 545, Opis 3, Delo 509, ll. 28; Momryk; Petrou
