Birth : 15 Jun 1895 Anderdon Township, Essex County, Ontario, Canada
Death : 1978 Essex County, Ontario, Canada
Burial : Saint John The Baptist Cemetery, Amherstburg, Essex County, Canada
Coordinate : 42.1099600, -83.0853600
Description : When Ernie was almost 23 years old he was conscripted by Canada to fight in WWI. He joined 1st Depot Battalion, Western Ontario Regiment. Private Ernest Gignac #3136050 was a sapper in WWI.
He went to England aboard RMS Mauretania from Halifax to Witley, UK and arrived there on 15 Aug 1918. He was trained at Bramshott Camp and transferred to the 4th reserve battalion. He arrived back in Halifax, Canada aboard the RMS Pannonia and was discharged on 4 Jul 1919.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Ernest J. “Ernie” Gignac's memorial?

    Ernest J. “Ernie” Gignac's memorial is located at: Saint John The Baptist Cemetery, Amherstburg, Essex County, Canada.

  • When did Ernest J. “Ernie” Gignac death?

    Ernest J. “Ernie” Gignac death on 1978 in Essex County, Ontario, Canada

  • Where are the coordinates of the Ernest J. “Ernie” Gignac's memorial?

    Latitude: 42.1099600
    Longitude: -83.0853600

Family Members:

Parent

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Thomas Joseph Gignac

(1858 - 1943)

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Zoe S Meloche Gignac

(1860 - 1946)

Spouse

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Freada Rose Gignac

(1905 - 1986)

Siblings

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Henry Joseph Gignac

(1884 - 1949)

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Marie Louise Gignac

(1885 - 1945)

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Ulysse Joseph Gignac

(1901 - 1977)

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Albert Joseph Gignac

(1905 - 1938)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rose Hill Cemetery
Amherstburg, Essex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.1098500, -83.0842600

2. Wyandotte Indian Cemetery
Edgewater Beach, Essex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.1445900, -83.1136300

3. Saint James Church Memorial Garden
Grosse Ile, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1248474, -83.1416702

4. Simon Girty Gravesite
Malden Township, Essex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.0708500, -83.1161590

5. Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
Grosse Ile, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1508090, -83.1398490

6. Grosse Ile Memorial Cemetery
Grosse Ile, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1081170, -83.1681260

7. Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden
Grosse Ile, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1621950, -83.1427500

8. Rucker Cemetery
Grosse Ile, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1422005, -83.1686020

9. St. Joseph Church Cemetery
Rivière-aux-Canards, Essex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.1855100, -83.0709300

10. Old Burial Ground Cemetery
Trenton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1385700, -83.1819700

11. Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Rivière-aux-Canards, Essex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.1869300, -83.0760800

12. Bloomdale Cemetery
Trenton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1553001, -83.1782990

13. Saint Clements Cemetery
McGregor, Essex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.1219850, -82.9734940

14. Gibraltar Cemetery
Gibraltar, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0868988, -83.2014008

15. Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Memorial Courtyard
Trenton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1455870, -83.1988800

16. Faith United Methodist Church Memorial Gardens
Trenton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1442510, -83.1996350

17. Trenton War Memorial
Trenton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1413120, -83.2051590

18. Butler Cemetery
Trenton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1423920, -83.2137750

19. Ferndale Cemetery
Riverview, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1711006, -83.2014008

20. First United Methodist Church Memorial Garden
Wyandotte, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2043600, -83.1491660

21. Saint Vincent Pallotti Parish Columbarium
Wyandotte, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2032930, -83.1536920

22. Saint Stephens Memorial Garden
Wyandotte, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2051590, -83.1499220

23. Saint Marys Cemetery
Rockwood, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0667000, -83.2266998

24. Oakwood Cemetery
Wyandotte, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2142630, -83.1486860