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We remember Alexander Picton Brereton
We remember Alexander Picton Brereton
Timeline
Timeline
1892
birth
Oak River Manitoba
Oak River, Manitoba
Canada
Canada
Source:5528745
13th November 1892
1916
employment
Barber
Canada
Source:8538599
January 1916
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:5528745
31st January 1916
1916
employment
Barber
Source:5528745
31st January 1916
1916
enlistment
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
Source:5528745
31st January 1916
1916
location
378 Ross Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
Source:5528745
31st January 1916
1918
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7933084
9th August 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Acting Corporal
830651
Manitoba Regiment
8 Battalion
Source:7933093
1st October 1918
1976
death
Golden Hills Lodge, Three Hills, Alberta
Canada
Source:5528745
Source:7933093
11th June 1976
burial
Elnora, AB
Canada
Source:8691812
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 378 Ross Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba | Canada | known 31st January 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 830651 | Manitoba Regiment | 8 Battalion | Acting Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Brereton | father | ||
| Annie Frazier Black | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-31 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-31 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Headstone of A P BreretonThis new headstone, courtesy of CWGC and Royal Winnipeg Rifles was dedicated on June 18, 2016 at a ceremony in Elnora, Alberta.Contributed by:
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New headstone for A P Brereton, VCCeremony for the dedication of a new headstone for A P Brereton, VC, courtesy of CWGC and Royal Winnipeg Rifles.Contributed by:
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IWM Display Case - Alexander BreretonDisplay case featuring Alexander Brereton's medalsContributed by:
Catherine91214
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Communities
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Canadian Recipients of the Victoria CrossMore about Canadian Recipients of the Victoria Cross
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross citation, the Edinburgh Gazette | Charlotte33 | |
| Wiki entry for Alexander Brereton | Janet2378 | |
| For Valour: Canadians and the Victoria Cross in the Great War edited by Gerald Gliddon | Lizbet72994 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Brereton | Myko59 | |
| Headstone of A P Brereton | Bill11453 | |
| New headstone for A P Brereton, VC | Bill11453 | |
| IWM Display Case - Alexander Brereton | Catherine91214 |
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