416874 Private Côme Laliberté was born on 24 March 1893 in Lotbinière Quebec, the son of Ludger Laliberté (deceased in 1907) and Eugénie Hamel, of Montréal, Québec.

He served with the 22e Battalion (service number 61703) from October 24, 1914, to March 3, 1915, and was released due to his conduct.

Three days later in March, he re-enlisted in the 41st Battalion (stating being born in Lotbinière in 1893), travelling with them to England in June 1915.

Before the end of 1915, Laliberté already had several entries on his conduct sheet.

DATE	OFFENCE	PUNISHMENT
29 June 1915	Drunkenness	Fined 2 days’ pay
5 August 1915	Absent Without Leave (AWOL)	Fined 2 days’ pay
10 September 1915	Out of barracks with a pass and improperly dressed	7 days Field Punishment No. 1

On moving up to the trenches during the Summer of 1916, as part of the 3rd Battalion’s contribution to the battles around Mount Sorrel, Laliberté left the ranks and refused to go forward. He was tried for desertion, found guilty and sentenced to death by shooting.

On 4 August 1916, Laliberté (aged 23) was executed by firing squad. His remains are now located in Poperinghe New Military Cemetery, Plot II, Row H, Grave 3.