Bourgeault Square

Private Paul Bourgeault served in the US Army during World War I. He was born on July 17^th, 1895 in Brompton, Quebec. Prior to serving, he worked as a mill hand and lived on 56 Dow Street. Private Bourgeault initially enlisted on October 4^th, 1917 to the 151^st Depot Brigade. He was later transferred on November 11^th, 1917 to Company K, 328^th Infantry, 82^nd Division. He arrived overseas on May 1^st, 1918.

Tragically, he was killed in action near Sommerance, France on October 15^th, 1918. He was the son of Gilbert and Pamela Bourgeault and brother to Amedee, Fortunat, Celina, Alma, Maria, and Elmira, Claudia Luc, and Thomas, who served in Company F, 348^th Infantry, 87^th Division during World War I.

His square is located at the corner of Washington and Canal Streets, dedicated in his honor.