Brettingham, George Arthur: Service no. 739520. Source: Toronto Telegram. Per news clipping post by David Archer at 18th Battalion Facebook Page (not group).
Letter from Pte. H.R. Barrett (739518) to Captain William Percy Lyon, Chaplain of the 114th Battalion (Brock’s Rangers) referring to Private Brettingham. Source: The Grand River Sachem. October 9, 1918.
Caledonia Ontario War Memorial – Caledonia (Haldimand County) Ontario War Memorial. Source: CVWM via Marika Pirie.
“Killed in Action” During operations near IWUY, this soldier was shot through the chest buy an enemy machine gun bullet, killing him instantly.
War Diary of the 18th Battalion CEF 