Charles-Michel D'Irumberry de Salaberry

Who Was He?

• Charles Was A Recognized Hero After The War of 1812 
• Charles Was Known For Being A Officer In Lower Canada (Quebec)
• He Was A Officer For The British Army
•  He Was A Major Figure In The War 
• He was a French-Canadian of the seigneurial class

EArly Career

• He did service in St. Domingo, Guadeloupe and Martinique armies
• He received an order from a company in the 1st Battalion, 60th Foot.
• Early in 1806, he was transferred to the 5th Battalion of the 60th Foot

What Was He Known For?

• He Was Known For Several Things
• One of His Well Known Ones Are The Battle Of Chateauguay
• In The Battle He had Rebelled with 1,700 Canadians Against 3,000 American  
• He Had Saved Montreal From A Big Attack
• He Was Well Known Also For Defending The Paths To Montreal 

The Battle Of Chateauguay 1813

• During The Battle American Troops Were Preparing For Attack On Montreal
• He Was Sent To Fend Off As Many Troops As Possible
• He Had Set Up A Blockade And Had Created An Illusion 
• He Had Said His Forces Were Stronger Than They Look
• As A Result The American Troops Under The Control Of General Wade Hampton T

Facts

• He Was Born  on November 19, 1778 in Beauport Quebec 
• He Had Raised A Unit Of Light Infantry 
• That Infantry Was Known As Canadian Voltigeurs 
• Canadian Voltigeurs were from among his primarily French Canadian compatriots.

More Facts

• He was also a Canadian militia officer
• When 14, he became a volunteer at the 44th foot
• He had a family friend who later became the Duke of Kent

Remembered Hero

• There Is A Statue In His Honour In Downtown Quebec
• Canada Post Had A 17 cent Stamp in May 1979
• New Stamp Was Released As Of May 2013
• In His Honour Salaberry De Valleyfield Located on The St Lawrence 

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