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Gabriel Basly fonds

  • CA GPR 0164
  • Fonds
  • 1900-2004

The fonds consists of military papers, photographs and postcards from Mr. Basly’s time in the French military; leases and records concerning his farm; two photographs of him after the war; and papers detailing his relationship with Veteran’s Affairs. There is also a paper written by Paulette Hrychiw, based on the papers in his collection and supplemental research, detailing his movements with the French Army and her memories of Uncle Gaby, with whom they lived from 1939 to the 1960s.

Basly, Gabriel

Adrien Ponthier de Chamaillard

Adrien Ponthier de Chamaillard (1886-1916), Second Lieutenant in the French Army, standing in a World War I trench. Adrien served with Gabriel Basly.

Adrien Ponthier de Chamaillard

Adrien Ponthier de Chamaillard (1886-1916), Second Lieutenant in the French Army, in full World War I uniform. Adrien served with Gabriel Basly.

Death Announcement

Translation: Adrien Ponthier de Chamaillard, Second-Lieutenant 311 Infantry 13 Company, former 17th du 302th. Decorated Croix de Guerre and Legion d'Henneur. Mortally wounded at his command post the 14th June 1916, died as a consequence of his wounds at Chatelquyon (63 Puy-de-dome, France) 3rd July at the age of 30

Gabriel Basly in the Trenches

Gabriel Basly, with the French Army, in the trenches of World War I. He has a full backpack and pipe and walking stick in hand.

Where the Soldiers Live

Treed hillside--some have been cut and fallen to hide the caves or dug-outs which the soldiers live in. A French soldier, in World War I uniform, stands in the foreground.

Four French Officers

Four officers from the French Army in World War I. Third from left is Adrien Ponthier de Chamaillard.

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