Leicestershire War Memorials

Captain Alfred Percy Brewis

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Unit - 5th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
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Date of Birth - 23/04/1895
Died - 01/06/1917
Age - 22

Decorations - 1914/1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project.
Alfred Percy Brewis born 23-4-1895, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Eldest son of Alfred John Malcom Brewis and Sophia Louise Coning, last known address 20, Granville Road, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Joined the 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers then transferred to the 5th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment with whom he served as of May 1915 in Gallipoli, Egypt, Sinai and France. Killed in action June 1st 1917 at Havrincourt Wood, interred Neuville-Bourjonval British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, grave F 1. He was 22 years of age and single. Mentioned in Despatches, December 18th 1917, " for gallant and distinguished service." Awards; 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal & Emblem.
Information from P Priano, 19/09/2021

Leicestershire Project Findings

Conflict - World War I
Cause of death - KILLED IN ACTION
Place of death - Havrincourt Wood, France
Burial Place - Neuville Bourjonval British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, grave F1
Birth Place - Newcastle Upon Tyne
Other Memorials - Uppingham School Old Boys, WW1 Roll of Honour.

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