Born at Consul, Sask. Educated at schools in Climax, Sask and Notre Dame College, Wilcox, Sask. Enjoyed sports, handball, bowling and skating. Worked for lumber co., Climax, SK., Enl. Regina Jan 1940., Trained Brandon, MountainviewTrenton, Camp Borden, Halifax, Chatham and Malton. Overseas Jun 1942. Surv. parents, Mr. Mrs. Wilbrod Desjardins, Climax, SK., brothers GW and PE serving in armed forces, four brothers at home, sisters, Cecile in nurse's training at Regina General Hospital, and Therese attending school.,