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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Phillip Brett

In memory of:

Gunner Phillip Brett

October 19, 1916

Military Service


Service Number:

42848

Age:

38

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Field Artillery

Division:

10th Field Bty.

Citation(s):

1914-1915 Star, Victory Medal, British War Medal

Additional Information


Born:

August 13, 1878
Manchester, England

Enlistment:

September 24, 1914
Valcartier, Quebec

Husband of Emily Brett of St. Catharines, Ontario. He enlisted stating he was a machinist. He served 6 years with the Manchester Regiment.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

MANCHESTER SOUTHERN CEMETERY
Lancashire, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

Q. 350 (Screen Wall).

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Inscription
  • Cross of Sacrifice– Manchester Southern cemetery
  • Memorial– The Cenotaph at Memorial Park in St. Catharines, Ontario, was dedicated on August 7th, 1927 by the Prince of Wales (future King Edward VIII), and unveiled by Brigadier General W. B. M. King, C.M.G., D.S.O.  The names of St. Catharines men who died as a result of their service during World War I are listed on two bronze tablets located at City Hall.

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