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We remember John Breen
We remember John Breen
Timeline
Timeline
1894
service
British Army
Private
67
Newfoundland Regiment
Source:482005
service
British Army
Private
67
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Source:7345232
1916
death
Source:7345232
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
n/a
Source:8637834
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Breen |
| Source | 482005 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 67 | Newfoundland Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 67 | Royal Newfoundland Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Kane | mother | ||
| Jacob Breen | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Royal Newfoundland Regiment at the Somme July 1 1916More about Royal Newfoundland Regiment at the Somme July 1 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Virtual Memorial | Lizbet72994 | |
| Soldier Files for Royal Newfoundland Regiment | Lizbet72994 |
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