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Woman at the Wheel

There is in Montreal a taxi driver who makespoint of leaving the driversseat to take on or drop opassengers, and this driver is a woman. Her nameRose Bolduc. Rose is a pretty blonde, tall and veattractive. When I went to the Town Hall to get mlicense,she said, its as if I had asked for a nucleweapon. Rose Bolduc enjoys herself while drivipassengers, from the amount of questions that she geasked. Some gentlemen tried to help themselves withe front passenger seat, but the door remains firmlocked. Rose Bolduc is not at all nervous at woreven at night; she can at any time contact hcompany, which is the Red Diamond. Im the onwoman employee, so Im well taken care of.

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Prsentation de lditeur:

De quoi sont-ils vraiment morts ou de quelles maladies souffraient-iLa mdecine fait sans cesse des progrs. Dsormais, au vu des documedont on dispose (rapports dautopsie, tmoignages, tests ADN, etc.), il

possible de remettre fondamentalement en cause les diagnostics qutablirles mdecins dalors sur la mort de grands personnages. Le docteur JacquDeblauwe sest ainsi pench sur prs dune trentaine de cas. Et dcouvertes sont saisissantes : saint Louis nest pas mort de la peste Franois Ierde la syphilis, comme on la toujours dit. Lauteur enrichit aunos connaissances : il analyse le genre de folie dont souffrit Charles VI et causes de limpuissance de Philippe Auguste. Autre dcouverte : ce fut

infarctus du myocarde qui emporta Charles V en 1380. En se mettantchevet de lHistoire, Jacques Deblauwe rouvre ainsi de clbres dossiersbouleverse bien des ides acquises.

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Et il nen resta quun!

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Dans la soire du 5 fvrier 1712, la Dauphine Marie-Adlade se sfivreuse et dcide de se coucher immdiatement. Le lendemain matin, eretrouve son entrain et son charme la grande joie de la cour mais, danssoire, la fivre remonte. Le dimanche 7, elle dcide de ne pas quitterchambre dautant que la fivre persiste et quapparaissent en fin daprs-mde violents maux de tte. Saint-Simon parle dune douleur au-dessousla tempe, qui ne stendait pas tant quune pice de six sous, mais si violequelle dit quelle avait plus souffert quen accouchant. Les mdecrestent perplexes. Bien sr, la Dauphine est de sant fragile et ses grossessuccessives lont bien fatigue (six fausses couches et trois maternits en ans !) mais quelle peut bien tre lorigine de cette fivre ? Boudin,

premier mdecin, prescrit successivement le tabac fumer et mchepuis deux saignes au bras, puis la poudre dopium pour calmer cphales, sans aucun rsultat tangible. Le 9, elle tomba dans un graassoupissement et des marques rougetres apparaissent dabord sur
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visage, puis sur tout le corps. Eurka ! Enfin, les mdecins peuvent mettreun nom sur cette mystrieuse affection : une rougeole pourpreinfectieuse dont lpidmie svit Paris et Versailles au mme moment.

Mais ce beau diagnostic ne les avance gure sur le plan thrapeutique : laDauphine est soumise lalternance de bains brlants, de saignesabondantes et dmtique (vomitif) forte dose. Malgr cela (ou peut-tre cause de ces traitements nergiques), la fivre redouble le 10 et lasomnolence persiste. (Sur la suggestion de Madame Palatine, on luiadministre de la poudre cordiale de Milady Kent dont on neut pas la

patience dattendre les effets.) Le 11 fvrier, consciente de la gravit deson tat, elle rclame et reoit les derniers sacrements, puis demande que lon

rcite pour elle les prires des agonisants. Ses confesseurs se rcrient et luiassurent que lheure nest point encore venue. (Ils ne se trompent que demoins de vingt-quatre heures.) Ils prescrivent une saigne au pied, excutedans lurgence. Le lendemain, la Dauphine murmure: Princesseaujourdhui, demain rien, dans deux jours oublie et ce mme 12 fvrier1712, Marie-Adlade de Savoie, duchesse de Bourgogne et Dauphine deFrance, quitte la terre de son royaume, ge d peine vingt-sept ans. La

princesse Palatine se fait un devoir den informer sa tante Sophie de Hanovreen des termes significatifs sur la comptence et lefficacit de Boudin et deses confrres : Je suis persuade que les mdecins ont achev cette pauvre

princesse aussi srement que je vous laffirme. (Madame Palatine, lettre du14 fvrier 1712.)

Le Dauphin, boulevers, na pas quitt le chevet de son pouse duranttoute sa maladie mais, comme pour le trpas de son pre, ltiquette loblige quitter Versailles. Il rejoint le Roi-Soleil parti le premier pour Marly en

compagnie de Mme de Maintenon. son arrive, le duc de Bourgogneparat cras de fatigue et fivreux (cette fivre est apparue le 11, alors quilveillait son pouse). Grelottant, il salite immdiatement afin de se rtablirau plus vite pour les obsques de son pouse. Pendant ce temps, Versailles,Boudin, Fagon (premier mdecin du roi), Mareschal (premier chirurgien) et[Gilles-Franois] Boulduc (premier apothicaire), sapprtent raliserlautopsie de la Dauphine. Curieuse assemble o seul Mareschal alexprience de ce type de pratique. ses cts, figurent un mdecin dontlemploi vient de disparatre avec sa patiente (Boudin), un mdecinseptuagnaire presque aveugle (Fagon) et un apothicaire plus laise dansson officine que devant un cadavre (Boulduc) [!]. Ces trois mdecins etapothicaire, sans doute dsireux de masquer linanit de leurs soins,affirment quun poison avait brl le sang de Madame la Dauphine . SeulMareschal refuse de souscrire cette opinion et affirme que la mort est lie

la rougeole. Louis XIV sabstient de trancher entre ces deux thses opposet impose le silence.

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Une anne plus tard, le 26 avril 1714, le duc de Berry chasse Marly soune petite pluie froide. Brusquement, dans les bois, son cheval glisse antrieurs. Il tente de le retenir mais sa monture se cabre en tentdsesprment de se rtablir, et le pommeau de la selle vient heurter le dau creux de lestomac avec une extrme violence. Un paysan, tmoin laccident, le relate ainsi aux gens du roi : Il faut que les princes aient les

plus durs que nous autres paissants, car je luy vis recevoir un coup jeudy chasse, en relevant son cheval, dont trois paissants en seroient crev(pisode et dialogue relats par Madame Palatine dans une lettre du 6 m1714 qui dtaille les circonstances de laccident du duc de Berry. ) Le dressent une vive douleur mais poursuit la chasse. Le soir mme, il trouvesang dans ses selles mais interdit ses valets den parler. Madame Palataffirme quil pensait avoir la dysenterie et ne voulut rien en dire, de pequon ne lui ft avaler un tas de remdes. Il ne change rien ses habitu(et ses plantureux repas), les jours suivants mais, dans la nuit du apparaissent des maux de tte, une grande faiblesse et un peu de fivre. Facult, aussitt dpche, dcide de recourir lmtique (erreur excusabcar le duc continue cacher laccident et lexistence de nauses). Lmdecins ont la main lourde puisque neuf grains dmtique sadministrs. Le duc vomit alors une matire semblable au chocolat (dil tait grand amateur) qui se rvlera tre du sang digr. Limportance vomissements provoqus ne fait quaggraver lhmorragie digestive, mais

fivre disparat. (Madame Palatine, lettre du 3 mai 1714.)

Au matin du 3 mai, le duc, qui a subi avec courage ces thrapeutiques, trs ple : Je sors de sa chambre linstant, on vient de le saigner pourhuitime fois, et il est affreusement dfait , raconte Madame Palatine.

premier apothicaire, Boulduc, confie Saint-Simon : Il ne reviendra pas.

Pourtant, dans laprs-midi, le duc se sent nettement mieux et, lors devisite de Madame Palatine il lui dit en riant : Pour cette heure, Madamevais pouvoir dire que je suis sauv. Je nai plus de fivre et ne sens plusmal. En dbut de soire, il est pris dun violent hoquet et respire avdifficult. Son confesseur ladjure de recevoir lextrme-onction et le dmurmure : Ouy, trs volontiers, mais que ce ne soit quaprs le coucher roy, pour luy pargner ce triste spectacle qui pourrait trop le toucher


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Quelques instants plus tard, il ajoute : Non, ne reculons rien, je vois quecela presse. (Madame Palatine, suite de la lettre du 6 mai.) Le Roi-Soleillui-mme accompagne le grand aumnier pour aller chercher le Saint-Sacrement et la triste crmonie se droule dans le recueillement et la prire.Lorsque sonnent quatre heures du matin, le dimanche 6 mai 1714, le duc deBerry rend lme avec une grande fermet , laissant sa jeune pouse dedix-neuf ans enceinte de six mois environ. Le vieux Roi-Soleil, bris parcette nouvelle preuve, part voir le petit duc dAnjou et, le prenant dans ses

bras, soupire : Voil ce qui me reste de toute ma famille. Le 16 juin, laduchesse de Berry accouche prmaturment sept mois et demi de grossessedune petite fille qui ne vcut que douze heures.

Ainsi sachve le terrible jeu de massacre commenc seulement troisannes auparavant et qui laisse la France avec un monarque de soixante-seizeans dont le seul hritier est un bambin de quatre qui toute la cour promet untrpas rapide avant mme de pouvoir porter la couronne. Devant PhilippedOrlans souvre la perspective dune rgence tout le moins, sans doute laroute du trne. Faut-il pour autant laccuser davoir un peu aid la nature et acclr sa remonte dans lordre de succession ? Rendons-lui cette

justice : lavalanche des dcs fut bien plus le fait de lincomptence desmdecins que dventuels empoisonnements et il nest nul besoin de chercherdautres explications.

La mort du Grand Dauphin est un cas typique de variole, celle du duc deBourgogne, de sa femme et du petit duc de Bretagne, sont le fait dunerougeole (sans doute complique dune encphalite ou dune mningiterougeoleuse en ce qui concerne Marie-Adlade pour laquelle des pisodesde coma semblent dcrits). Le duc de Berry a succomb une hmorragie

digestive et, vraisemblablement, une hmorragie interne associe, causespar son accident de cheval. Il est licite de penser que lhmorragie interneretarde de plusieurs jours puisse tre la consquence dune rupture de rateen deux temps (bien connue des chirurgiens modernes). De surcrot, lessaignes abondantes (plus de huit fois une palette de sang) nont faitquaggraver la perte sanguine et prcipiter le trpas. Enfin, les deux enfantsdu duc de Berry ont t victimes de leur prmaturit une poque o mmeles enfants ns terme paient un lourd tribut la mortalit infantile.

Toute cette danse macabre entrane le Roi-Soleil prendre une dcisionqui fait scandale, quelques semaines plus tard, le 2 aot 1714 : afin de garderla possibilit de transmission de son sang royal , il dcide que ses enfantsnaturels, btards lgitims, sont levs au rang de princes du sangauthentiques et que la couronne leur reviendra en cas dextinction des

branches lgitimes. Ainsi, le duc du Maine, fruit de ses amours avec MmeMontespan, se voit devenir successeur potentiel. Cette dcision, enregist regret par le Parlement, est un prcdent contraire toutes les traditionsdroit monarchique depuis les Valois. Louis XIV mourut peine une ann

plus tard, laissant la rgence Philippe dOrlans, et la couronne au srescap de lhcatombe: le petit duc dAnjou, condamn par chacun, mqui rgna sur la France durant prs de soixante annes sous le nom de LouXV.

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Coassez, crapauds, le soleil sest couch

DEPUIS LA PENTECTE 1715, MARESCHAL, premier chirurgien roi, sinquite pour son matre : celui-ci maigrit et semble avoir une petfivre. Il en parle Fagon, le premier mdecin, qui le remet schement

place. En Angleterre, les paris la mode portent sur la mort prochaineLouis XIV : il a atteint lge canonique pour lpoque de soixante-seize et son rgne ne peut se poursuivre trs longtemps. Le Roi-Soleil, qui rnchappe, prend le parti de lironie et, son dner du 18 juin , il laitomber nonchalamment : Si je continue manger avec tant dapptit,vais ruiner bon nombre dAnglais qui ont mis des fortunes sur ma mort dseptembre. (M. Carolly,Le corps du Roi-Soleil,p. 176.)

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larrive de Philippe, chacun comprend que Louis XIV a dcid de fade son neveu et gendre le futur rgent. Le Roi-Soleil ne sembarrasse pasformules : Mon neveu, je vous fais rgent du royaume. Vous ne trouverien en mon testament dont vous ne dussiez tre content. Je vorecommande le Dauphin, servez-le aussi fidlement que vous mavez serSil venait manquer, vous seriez le matre. Jai fait les dispositions que jcru les plus sages, et les plus quitables pour le bien du royaume, mcomme on ne saurait tout prvoir, sil y a quelque chose changer ourformer, lon fera ce que lon trouvera propos. (Michel de Grce, Lo

XIV, lenvers du Soleil, p. 470.) Aprs une pause, et devant le ddOrlans boulevers, au bord des larmes, il ajoute ces quelques mdevenus clbres : Vous allez voir un roi dans la tombe et un autre dans

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supplie votre Majest de croire que jexcuterai trs ponctuellement tout cequelle mordonne.

Aprs avoir reu les autres princes du sang, Louis se remet entre les mainsdes chirurgiens pour les pansements puis demande de fermer les rideaux deson lit vers vingt-trois heures. Le lendemain 26 aot va tre en quelque sorte la journe des adieux : ds son rveil, la chambre ne dsemplit pas. Ne

parlons pas de lantichambre et des couloirs. La Galerie des Glaces est noirede courtisans et de gentilshommes attendant davoir leur entre . Aprsavoir suivi la messe de son lit, le Roi-Soleil demande voir le jeuneDauphin, quil appelle le jeune roi . Prenant lenfant dans ses bras, il dit voix haute afin que chacun puisse entendre son testament moral :

Mignon, vous allez tre un grand roi. Noubliez jamais les obligations quevous avez Dieu, vous lui devez tout ce que vous tes. Ne mimitez pasdans le got que jai eu pour la guerre, et tchez de soulager votre peupleautant que vous pourrez. (F. Bluche,Louis XIV, p. 890.)

Lorsque Mareschal renouvelle le pansement, ce matin-l, il trouve lesmarques noires montant jusque sous le genou : au-dessous de la marqueque lhabitude quil avait de porter une jarretire sous le genou avait faiteautour de la jambe . Le chirurgien dcide alors de prendre la lancette pourconfirmer la gangrne. Les premires incisions superficielles ne provoquentaucune raction du roi : il ne ressent aucune douleur, la lame ne traverse quedes chairs dj mortes. Alors, Mareschal va plus profondment et, comme lerapporte Dangeau : Sur les dix heures on a pans la jambe du roi, danslaquelle on lui a donn plusieurs coups de lancette et fait des incisions

jusqu los; et comme on a trouv que la gangrne gagnait jusque-l, il nya plus douter quelle vient du dedans et quon ne peut y apporter aucun

remde. (Dangeau,Journal, rapport par Michel de Grce, op. cit., p. 472. Ilfaut galement en retenir le texte de Buvat, Journal : Monsieur Mareschal,

premier chirurgien enfona plus avant sa lancette... et en fit sortir quantitdeau rousse et puante, qui fit juger que la partie tait gangrne (galement rapport par M. Carolly, op. cit., p. 180).)

La nouvelle traverse le chteau plus vite que lclair et, lorsque le ducdOrlans regagne ses appartements, il y trouve tant de courtisans quunepingle ny serait pas tombe par terre (Saint-Simon,Mmoires, tome V, p.465.) . Le 27 aot, le roi brle nombre de ses papiers personnels puisconsacre sa journe Mme de Maintenon. Il lui confie : Javais ou direquil est difficile de se rsoudre la mort. Pour moi qui me trouve sur le

point de ce moment si redoutable aux hommes, je ne trouve pas que cettersolution soit si pnible prendre. ses laquais, serviteurs et gens de

cour, il demande de venir dans la chambre pour leur confier un ultimmessage : Messieurs, je suis content de vos services. Vous mavfidlement servi et avec envie de me plaire. Je suis fch de ne pas voavoir rcompens mieux que je ne lai fait. Je vous quitte avec regret, servle Dauphin avec la mme affection. Cest un enfant de cinq ans qui pessuyer bien des traverses, car je me souviens den avoir essuy beaucodans mon jeune ge. Jespre que vous ferez votre devoir et que vous vsouviendrez quelquefois de moi. (Ph. Erlanger,Louis XIV,p. 671.)

Le mercredi 28 au matin, apercevant deux jeunes laquais en pleurs au pde son lit, il leur dit doucement : Pourquoi pleurez-vous ? Maviez-vocru immortel ? Vous auriez d, lge o je suis, vous prparer

perdre. Mme de Maintenon ne quitte pas la chambre et le roi veut troules mots pour lui tmoigner son affection. Mais les termes choisis ne spas du got de la favorite : Ce qui me console de vous quitter, clesprance qu lge o vous tes, nous nous rejoindrons bientBoulduc, son premier apothicaire, croise la marquise sortant de la chamavec un visage long comme un jour sans pain et lentend marmonne Voyez-vous l le rendez-vous quil me donne! Cet homme na jamaim que lui. (Saint-Simon, op. cit., et Michel de Grce, op. cit., p. 472En fin de matine, un paysan provenal nomm Brun, inconnu de tous, arrau chteau de Versailles, porteur, selon lui, dun lixir souverain contregangrne mme qui tient du dedans ! Le dsarroi des mdecins est tel, facltat du roi, quils acceptent de parler au nouveau venu. leur demanBrun leur indiqua que son remde tait fabriqu partir du corps danimal, de la mme manire peu prs que lon fait les gouttes dAngleteavec des crnes dhomme (D. Van der Cruysse,Madame Palatine,p. 542.)

Dans des circonstances normales, aucun de ces praticiens naurait mdaign couter ce charlatan mais, affols par la gravit de ltat du roi, mdecins sont prts croire au miracle. Ils acceptent de donner Louis Xdix gouttes du remde dans trois cuilleres de vin dAlicante. La liqueur a

proprits miraculeuses a, en revanche, une odeur horrible au point queMajest dit en labsorbant : Je ne le prends ni dans lesprance ni dansdsir de gurir, mais je sais que, dans ltat o je suis, je dois obir amdecins. (F. Bluche, op. cit., p. 895.) Par prcaution, on a, auparavademand au paysan provenal dabsorber un peu de son remde, ce quil fsans difficult. Une heure aprs, Louis XIV se sent un peu plus gaillmais, vers les quatre heures, son pouls redevient irrgulier. Les mdechsitent poursuivre la mdication et la discussion est vive au point que ldcide de demander lavis du duc dOrlans (lui qui na rien dun mdecinIl dcide dautoriser Brun entrer dans la chambre royale et mme tter


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pouls du roi au milieu des mdecins officiels. (Cette exception tonnantemontre bien le dsarroi et le sentiment dimpuissance des mdecins.)Puisquil semble ne plus y avoir despoir de sauver le roi et quune lgreamlioration sest produite, ils dcident de lui administrer un peu du remdetoutes les huit heures. Lors du pansement, on peut constater que la gangrnena pas volu mais le pouls reste fort irrgulier, et le roi a toujours despisodes dabsences et une soif inextinguible.

Les mdecins administrent donc toutes les huit heures le remdeprovenal. Miracle ! Au matin, il a paru que cet lixir spiritueux ranimaitle roi et lui donnait plus de force quil nen avait eu la veille (Mmoires deSaint-Simon, rapports par T. Sarmant, Le Grand Sicle en mmoires, p.

463.) . La nouvelle se rpand comme une trane de poudre, divisant lescourtisans en deux factions selon Saint-Simon : Certains pensaient queBrun tait une espce dange envoy du ciel pour gurir le roi, et quil fallaitque lon jett tous les mdecins de la Cour la rivire. Dautres disaientquil ne fallait regarder leffet de llixir que comme un peu dhuile quonremet dans une lampe qui steint (Saint-Simon, op. cit., galement rapport

par F. Bluche, op. cit., p. 896.). Le mme jour, Louis XIV, qui nesalimentait presque plus, se remet manger son dner des biscuits et un

peu de vin. Cet excellent prsage ramne les courtisans pour faire aussitt lesige de lantichambre royale. Comme le dit le duc dOrlans Saint-Simon : Encore une bouche et il ny aura plus personne dans mesappartements (G. Poisson,Monsieur de Saint-Simon, p. 270.) !

Vers vingt-deux heures, Mareschal refait le pansement et saperoit que lagangrne a progress : elle a gagn toute la jambe jusquau genou et la cuisseest trs enfle. Le vendredi 30, le roi sombre dans une demi-inconscience et

Dangeau rapporte les difficults que lon a pour lalimenter: Quand on luidonne de la gele, ou boire avec le biberon, il faut lui ouvrir la bouche et luitenir les mains, parce que sans cela il terait de la bouche tout ce quon luidonne (Dangeau, Journal de la cour de Louis XIV, p. 542.). Brun, le

paysan provenal, en profite pour filer langlaise avant que les mdecins nele chassent (Le remde provencal abandonn, les mdecins essayent alors le remde du pre Aignan , ordinairement donn pour la petite vrole, ce quiindique clairement quils jugeaient la situation dsespre (prcisionrapporte par Madame Palatine).). Lorsque le soir, lheure habituelle,Mareschal vient ter les pansements, le spectacle est atroce : la gangrne aatteint toute la cuisse. Selon les tmoins, on trouve la jambe aussi pourrieque sil y avait six mois quil ft mort et lenflure de la gangrne au genou etdans toute la cuisse (A. Cabans, Les morts mystrieuses de lhistoire, p.82.) . Le roi sombre peu peu dans le coma au cours de la journe du 31

aot et son confesseur dcide de rciter les prires des agonisants. Endeux versets, il glisse Mme de Maintenon : Vous pouvez partir, vous lui tes plus ncessaire.

Vers vingt-trois heures, le Roi-Soleil sort une dernire fois linconscience pour murmurer avec les prtres les paroles des prires nuet in hora mortis, avant dajouter en un soupir: Oh mon Dieu, venemon aide, secourez-moi vite ! Puis, il entre dfinitivement en agonievers huit heures et quart, au matin du dimanche 1erseptembre 1715, qua

jours avant son soixantedix-septime anniversaire, la mort vient enfindlivrer ( Il a rendu lme sans effort, comme une chandelle qui steintcrit Dangeau dans son journal (et rapport par D. Van der Cruysse, op. c

p. 542).). La foule des courtisans qui attend dans la cour de marbre vapparatre au balcon un officier, portant une plume noire au chapeau, annonce : Le Roi est mort ! Puis il disparat. Quelques minutes plus tala foule bourdonnante le voit rapparatre avec une plume blanche pour cr

bien haut : Vive le roi Louis XV !

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Romo Bolduc, pendu le 5 avril 1918.

(Source:http://www.stdavid.qc.ca/telechargements/gazette/gazette_ete08.pdf)
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December 9, 1959. Nashua Telegraph from Nashua, New Hampshire, Page 1

SEARCH BOSTON AREA FOR ESCAPED KILLER. Bolduc Gets Out Walpole By Using Truck. Boston, Dec. 9 (W) -- The search for an escaped kicentered in the general vicinity of his former home today after a small robbery aan attempted robbery were linked to a man of his description. FRANK BOLDU21, serving life for killing a liquor store clerk, during a $27 holdup, escaped frWalpole State Prison Monday by secreting himself in a truck. A correction offwas suspended and two prisoners were placed in separate confinement as a resultthe escape. AUTHORITIES said Bolduc hid amidst massive manhole covers wha city of Fitchburg truck had picked up in the prison foundry, where they are maSix miles from the prison the operator of another Fitchburg truck, which wfollowing the first one, warned he would be killed if the load shifted onto hiTHAT MAN was unaware Bolduc was a prison escaper, Bolduc alighted from truck. Later, a taxi driver reported he drove a man of Bolduc's description to South Station railroad terminal in Boston, where he disappeared into crowPOLICE theorized Bolduc is the man responsible for the robbery and attemprobbery last night in an effort to get money to sustain him in his flight. The man fwith nothing from a Roxbury market when the owner warned him that "three, or fguys are looking at you through the window." LATER, IN adjoining Mattapanman of Bolduc's description invaded a variety store with hand in pocket demanded money. The owner gave him six [] bills and a quarter, pleaded all [] When the owner "please don't take money," the man returned a dollar and lPRISON officer Harold Miller of Wrentham was suspended yesterday aftepreliminary finding by investigators of "culpable negligence in his failure to propecarry out duties in escorting a vehicle into and out of the institution." Investigasaid possible disciplinary action is under consideration in the case of anotcorrection officer for his alleged failure to inspect the truck in which Boldescaped. PLACED IN separate confinement were Raymond H. Chagnon Lawrence Oliviera. Both worked in the foundry with Bolduc. Chagnon is serving10 years for assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to rob and Oliviera 6years for breaking and entering and larceny. Bolduc was committed for life on S23, 1955 after he and two other men pleaded guilty to second degree murderJames F. Lynch, 55.

(Source: http://www.newspapers.com/newspage/74733010/)

Also:December 8, 1959. The Portsmouth Herald from Portsmouth, New Hampshir Page 1. (Source: http://www.newspapers.com/newspage/56463997/)December 8, 1959. Nashua Telegraph from Nashua, New Hampshire, Page 2

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WWI

(http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead.aspx?cpage=1)

Raoul Bolduc, September 17, 1916

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WWII

Alfred G. BolducAWARDS AND CITATIONS

Silver StarAwarded for actions during the World War IIThe President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star toLieutenant Alfred G. Bolduc (NSN: 0-129785), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry andintrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Bombing-Fighting Squadron TWELVE (VBF-12), as a Division Leader in a group of fighter planes in support of the occupation of Okinawa on 4May 1945. He led his Division on a Combat Air Patrol in an area north of Okinawa, and uponinterception of a large number of enemy fighter aircraft he coolly and courageously led a daring attackin the face of an aggressive enemy that was greatly superior in numbers. By skillfully coordinating his

Division and attacks, and by outstanding marksmanship, many of the enemy planes were destroyed,and a serious threat to our forces was averted. He personally shot down four enemy fighters in thisone engagement, and none of his Division was lost. His leadership, courage, and skill were at altimes in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.General Orders: Commander 1st Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 0584 (July 2, 1945)

Action Date: May 4, 1945Service: NavyRank: LieutenantCompany: Bombing-Fighting Squadron 12 (VBF-12)

Distinguished Flying CrossAwarded for actions during the World War IIThe President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished FlyingCross to Lieutenant Alfred G. Bolduc (NSN: 0-129785), United States Navy, for heroism andextraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a fighter aircraft in the firstattack by Navy carrier-based aircraft on the Tokyo Area. On 27 February 1945, while acting asSection Leader in a Group Commander's Division, he courageously and skillfully saved the Group

Commander's plane from what would undoubtedly have been certain destruction. He unhesitatinglycame to the rescue of his Division, and his skill and courage were at all times in keeping with thehighest traditions of the United States Naval Service.General Orders: Commander 1st Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 0514 (May 25, 1945)

Action Date: February 17, 1945Service: NavyRank: LieutenantCompany: Bombing-Fighting Squadron 12 (VBF-12)
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Distinguished Flying CrossAwarded for actions during the World War II

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of aSecond Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Alfred G. Bolduc (NSN: 0-129785),United States Navy, for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flights inoperations against the enemy in the vicinity of the Japanese Empire and adjacent Island chains. Aspilot of a carrier-based plane during the period 16 February 1945 to May 1945, he participated intwenty strikes against enemy shipping, airfields and installations, inflicting extensive damage. His skilland courage were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United StatesNaval Service.General Orders: Commander 1st Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 0584 (July 2, 1945)

Action Date: February 26 - May 1945Service: NavyRank: LieutenantCompany: Bombing-Fighting Squadron 12 (VBF-12)
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Maurice R. BolducAWARDS AND CITATIONS

Silver StarAwarded for actions during the World War II(UNCONFIRMED - Citation Needed): Maurice R. Bolduc, United States Army, is reported to havebeen awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry andintrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 5th Infantry Division during World War II.General Orders: Headquarters, 5th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 70 (1945)

Action Date: World War IIService:ArmyDivision: 5th Infantry Division

Timothy P. Bolduc

AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Silver StarAwarded for actions during the World War II(UNCONFIRMED - Citation Needed): Timothy P. Bolduc, United States Army, is reported to havebeen awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry andintrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 101st Airborne Division during World

War II.General Orders: Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division, General Orders No. 41 (1945)

Action Date: World War IIService:ArmyDivision: 101st Airborne Division

Remi A. BalduckDate of birth: 30-Mar-18Date of death: Killed in ActionPlace of Birth: Michigan, DetroitHome of record: Detroit Michigan

Status: KIAAWARDS AND CITATIONS

Navy CrossAwarded for actions during the World War II
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The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross(Posthumously) to Corporal Remi A. Balduck (MCSN: 294042), United States Marine Corps, forextraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with Company G, Second Battalion,Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces onGuadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 9 November 1942. Although he was only a squad leader, CorporalBalduck, as virtual spearhead of his platoon, urged the men to initiate a successful rout of the enemyduring a frontal attack in which strong Japanese positions were encountered and an envelopmentfrom the right flank was contemplated. In spite of a fatal wound sustained during the course of the

engagement, Corporal Balduck valiantly carried on to the last, throwing a hand grenade as he fell. Hisrelentless fighting spirit, maintained with utter disregard of personal safety, was in keeping with thehighest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.General Orders: SPOT AWARD, Commander, South Pacific: Serial 00232 (February 11, 1943)

Action Date: 9-Nov-42Service: Marine CorpsRank: CorporalCompany: Company GBattalion: 2d BattalionRegiment: 7th MarinesDivision: 1st Marine Division

Korean WarCharles A. BoulducStatus: POW


Prisoner of War MedalAwarded for actions during the Korean WarPrivate First Class Charles A. Boulduc (MCSN: 1089611), United States Marine Corps, was held as aPrisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 6 December 1950 and was helduntil his release on 14 August 1953.General Orders: NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 -10/6/1954

Action Date: December 6, 1950 - August 14, 1953Service: Marine CorpsRank: Private First ClassDivision: Prisoner of War (Korean War)

Vietnam WarGeorge Joseph BolducHome of record: New York New York

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Silver StarAwarded for actions during the Vietnam WarThe President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to SecondLieutenant George Joseph Bolduc (MCSN: 0-103348), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuousgallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Platoon Commander with Company L, ThirdBattalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with operationsagainst the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 7 February 1968, Second Lieutenant Bolduc'splatoon was the lead element of a two-platoon reaction force assigned to support a Marine patrol

besieged by an estimated company of North Vietnamese Army Regulars near the village of Dong Phu(3) in Quang Nam Province. Supported by four amphibian vehicles, his unit reached a positionapproximately seventy-five meters from the well-entrenched enemy when it came under intensemortar, rocket, automatic weapons and small arms fire, temporarily halting the Marine advanceRealizing that his platoon would sustain extremely heavy casualties in the open terrain, heunhesitatingly exposed himself to the heavy hostile fire while moving among his men to direct andencourage them in an assault against the enemy positions. Advancing across the fire-swept area, hisreaction force overran the first enemy trench. Consolidating his position, he assured that the woundedwere receiving medical aid and then reorganized his men and continued to move to the secondenemy trench, personally killing a North Vietnamese Army officer. Observing a North Vietnamesesoldier approximately thirty meters way, he obtained an M-17 Grenade Launcher from a wounded

Marine and, disregarding his own safety, attacked the hostile position, killing the enemy.Subsequently detecting two North Vietnamese in a nearby bunker, he obtained a Light Anti-Tank

Assault Weapon from another Marine casualty and fired a direct hit on the bunker entranceundoubtedly killing both of the occupants. Continuing to ignore the danger to his life from enemy fire,he fearlessly led his platoon against the remaining hostile position, killing several more enemysoldiers in close combat. His heroic and fearless actions during the engagement resulted in thirty-twoenemy killed and the capture of numerous weapons, including several AK-47 rifles, B-40 and B-50rockets and a 60-mm. mortar. Upon learning that supporting artillery fire would not be delivered in thearea, he directed his platoon to withdraw, refusing to leave himself until all of his men had beenmoved to secure positions. Throughout, his superior leadership and bold initiative inspired all whoobserved him and were instrumental in the accomplishment of his unit's mission. By his dauntless

courage, aggressive fighting spirit and loyal devotion to duty in the face of extreme peril, SecondLieutenant Bolduc upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States NavaService.

Action Date: February 7, 1968Service: Marine CorpsRank: Second LieutenantCompany: Company LBattalion: 3d BattalionRegiment: 7th MarinesDivision: 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF

Silver StarAwarded for actions during the Vietnam WarThe President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of aSecond Award of the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant George Joseph Bolduc (MCSN: 0-103348)United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a
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Platoon Commander with Company L, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division(Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On18 May 1968, Company L was providing security for a mine clearing operation being conducted inQuang Nam Province when the Marines and their supporting tanks suddenly came under a heavyvolume of automatic weapons, small arms and anti-tank rocket fire from a large North Vietnamese

Army force. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Second Lieutenant Bolduc immediatelycommenced maneuvering his men and vehicles forward in an aggressive assault upon the hostilepositions. Boldly exposing himself to the intense fire, he fearlessly directed his men across the fire-

swept terrain until he reached the enemy positions and then led his Marines in fierce close combatwith the North Vietnamese soldiers. Disregarding his own safety, he rapidly killed one enemy soldierand repeatedly shouted words of encouragement to his men. His heroic actions and aggressivefighting spirit were instrumental in his unit accounting for seven North Vietnamese soldiers confirmedkilled and forcing the enemy to flee in panic and confusion. By his courage, bold initiative andsteadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Second Lieutenant Bolduc inspiredall who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United StatesNaval Service.

Action Date: May 18, 1968Service: Marine CorpsRank: Second Lieutenant

Company: Company LBattalion: 3d BattalionRegiment: 7th MarinesDivision: 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF

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Native SoldiersForeign BattlefieldsOutstanding AccomplishmentsBranching Out

As in the First World War, most Natives served in the infantry, primarily because it required the mostmanpower. As well, the other branches of military servicethe new Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) andthe growing Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) had entrance restrictions, such as educational requirements or apreference for candidates whose ancestors were British.

One military historian explains that: when war broke out there was also an air force regulation barring those from commissions who were not

of pure European descent. This was repealed quite early in the war. The Royal Canadian Navy had a more

sweeping regulation. Among its prerequisites for service in any rank was a condition that an applicant be aBritish born subject, of a white Race. Although it was not until February 1943 that this regulation was

officially rescinded, a few Canadian Indians and Mtis voluntarily joined and were accepted in both services

from the outbreak of war. (Fred Gaffen, Forgotten Soldiers, p. 64.)Not surprisingly, the 1942-1943 report of the Indian Affairs Branch listed only 29 Indians in the air services

and nine in the RCN, although these numbers grew by wars end. One of these men, Flying Officer WillardJohn Bolduc, an Ojibwa from Chapleau, Ontario, earned the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for hisperformance as an air gunner during a series of bombing attacks in 1943.

While, once again, many Aboriginals became known for their sniping and scouting skills, other talents weredemonstrated in this war. Canadian Native soldiers were assuming more varied and demanding duties.

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Aime L. Bolduc - World War II Battle Death FileName: Aime L BolducFrom: MassachusettsService Number: 31211443Rank: SergeantService: U.S. Army Air ForcesRegiment: 514th Bomber Squadron, 376th Bomber Group, HeavyWar: World War IIDate Death: 07-08-1944Awards: Air Medal, Purple HeartBurial: Missing in Action or Buried at Sea, Tablets of the Missing at

Florence American Cemetery, Florence, ItalyCemetery Details: Florence, Italy

Alfred N. Bolduc - World War II Battle Death FileName: Alfred N BolducFrom: ConnecticutService Number: 31102739Rank: Private First ClassService: U.S. ArmyRegiment: 302nd Medical Battalion, 77th Infantry DivisionWar: World War IIDate Death: 12-21-1944Awards: Bronze Star, Purple HeartBurial: Plot L Row 8 Grave 41, Manila American Cemetery, Manila,

PhilippinesCemetery Details: Manila, Philippines

Donald J. Bolduc - World War II Battle Death FileName: Donald J BolducFrom: MassachusettsService Number: 31426525Rank: Private First ClassService: U.S. ArmyRegiment: 9th Infantry Battalion, 6th Armored DivisionWar: World War IIDate Death: 11-12-1944Awards: Purple Heart

Burial: Plot C Row 30 Grave 59, Lorraine American Cemetery, St.Avold, FranceCemetery Details: Lorraine, France

Lucien A. Bolduc - World War II Battle Death FileName: Lucien A BolducFrom: MassachusettsService Number: 31211047Rank: Private First ClassService: U.S. ArmyRegiment: 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division

War: World War IIDate Death: 11-26-1944Awards: Bronze Star, Purple HeartBurial: Plot C Row 23 Grave 101, Lorraine American Cemetery, St.Avold, FranceCemetery Details: Lorraine, France

William Frederick Bolduc - Korean War Battle Death FileName: William Frederick BolducFrom: Manchester ConnecticutService Number: 1074256Rank: Private First ClassService: U.S. Marine Corps

War: Korean WarDate Death: 12-02-1950Type: Missing in Action - Presumed DeadComments: Private First Class Bolduc was a member of Company2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was listed Missing in Action while fighting the enemy in Korea on December1950. He was presumed dead on October 30, 1953. His nameinscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu MemoriPrivate First Class Bolduc was awarded the Purple Heart, the CombAction Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations ServMedal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean PresidentUnit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.

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Alison Bolduc

- Army Commendation Medal Achievement, Vietnam AwardName: Alison Bolduc Identifier: 2100397420Command: IV Corps Service: U S ArmyAward Received: 01/09/1971 Recommended: Army Commendation Medal AchievementApproved Award: Army Commendation Medal Achievement Order: General Order 0366 Board Number 004Award Date: 1971 In Vietnam: Yes

Posthumous Award: No Return Overseas: 05/13/1971

Richard R. Bolduc

- Bronze Star Medal Service, Vietnam AwardName: Richard R Bolduc Identifier: 4571546630Command: IV Corps Service: U S ArmyAward Received: 09/29/1969 Recommended: Bronze Star Medal ServiceApproved Award: Bronze Star Medal Service Order: General Order 5734 Board Number 440Award Date: 1969 In Vietnam: YesPosthumous Award: No Return Overseas: 11/19/1969- Bronze Star Medal Valor One Cluster, Vietnam AwardAward Received: 08/08/1969 Recommended: Silver StarApproved Award: Bronze Star Medal Valor Cluster: One Cluster

Order: General Order 4822 Board Number 185- Bronze Star Medal Service, Vietnam AwardAward Received: 08/30/1969 Recommended: Bronze Star Medal ServiceApproved Award: Bronze Star Medal Service Order: General Order 5330 Board Number 416- Air Medal Achievement, Vietnam Award

Award Received: 11/07/1969 Recommended: Air Medal AchievementApproved Award: Air Medal Achievement Order: General Order 6359

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