Charles Deschamps de Boishébert et de Raffetot
Charles Deschamps de Boishébert was a member of the Compagnies Franches de la Marine and was a significant leader of the Acadian militia's resistance to the Expulsion of the Acadians. He settled and tried to protect Acadians refugees along the rivers of New Brunswick. At Beaubears National Park on Beaubears Island, New Brunswick he settled refugee Acadians during the Expulsion of the Acadians.
Charles Deschamps de Boishébert
Monument to Fort Menagoueche, Saint John, New Brunswick
Camp d'Espérance Memorial at Beaubears Island
Memorial of Charles de Boishébert at Raffetot.
Compagnies franches de la marine
The Compagnies franches de la marine were
an ensemble of autonomous infantry units attached to the French Royal Navy bound to serve both on land and sea. These troupes constituted the principal military force of France capable of intervening in actions and holding garrisons in outre-mer (overseas) from 1690 to 1761. Independent companies of the navy and colonial regulars, were under the authority of the French Minister of Marine, who was also responsible for the French navy, overseas trade, and French colonies.
During the celebration of the 400th Anniversary of the city of Quebec
Marching in Canada
Rifleman sword, on display at the Musée national de la Marine.
Troupes de la marine.