| Birth | : | 13 Nov 1892 Oak River, Western Manitoba Census Division, Manitoba, Canada |
| Death | : | 11 Jun 1976 Three Hills, Strathmore Census Division, Alberta, Canada |
| Burial | : | Saint Paul Cemetery, Worthington, Dubuque County, USA |
| Coordinate | : | 42.3931007, -91.1260986 |
| Inscription | : | M34083 C.O.M.S. Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Awarded Victoria cross as a CPL with Winnipeg rifles for actions on 9 Aug 1918 during battle of amiens |
| Description | : | World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Oak River, Manitoba, Canada, he served as a Corporal in the 85th Battalion, Winnipeg Rifles, Canadian Expeditionary Force. During Battle of Amiens, France, on August 9, 1918, suddenly, Corporal Brereton's platoon was under German machine gun fire. With no cover available and in a exposed position, Corporal Brereton sprang forward alone to engage the machine gun nest. He reached the machine gun post, shot the man operating the machine gun, bayoneted the next one who attempted to operate it and nine others surrendered to him. For most conspicuous bravery, he was... Read More |
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Alexander Picton Brereton Famous memorial's memorial is located at: Saint Paul Cemetery, Worthington, Dubuque County, USA.
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When did Alexander Picton Brereton Famous memorial death?
Alexander Picton Brereton Famous memorial death on 11 Jun 1976 in Three Hills, Strathmore Census Division, Alberta, Canada
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Latitude: 42.3931007
Longitude: -91.1260986
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1. Saint Paul Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3931007, -91.1260986
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