He first served with the 202nd Infantry Battalion before moving on to the 49th Battalion .
Influenced by his father 's involvement with the North - West Rebellion in 1885 , Decoteau enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in April 1916 .
Decoteau first served with the 202nd Infantry Battalion before moving on to the 49th Battalion .
Influenced by his father 's involvement with the North - West Rebellion in 1885 , Decoteau enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in April 1916 .