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Enlisted in the 41st Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, he arrived in Plymouth, England, on 18 October 1915. He was temporarily posted to the 23rd Reserve Battalion before being transferred to the 22nd Battalion on 17 July 1916 and sent to France the same day. From 5 August to 19 September 1916, he was on loan to the 2nd Canadian Entrenchment Battalion. Returning to the 22nd Battalion, he was reported missing on 3 October 1916 during the Battle of Courcelette, Somme, France, for the capture of Regina Trench. On 27 June 1917, he was reported killed in action on 3 October 1916.
Digital gallery of Private George Henri Bréard
Digital gallery of
Private George Henri Bréard
Digital gallery of
Private George Henri Bréard
Digital gallery of
Private George Henri Bréard
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In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 58 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY Somme, France
Courcelette is a village about 8 kilometres north-east of Albert (next to the main road D929 Albert-Bapaume). The REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY lies about 1.5 kilometres north-west of the village.
The REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY (signposted in the centre of Courcelette) is 1.5 kilometres down a single track lane (suitable for cars).
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