Basic Details
Surname
Brearley
Forenames
Arthur J
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Arthur Joseph
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website (see references) provides the following additional information: 'Came up in 1909 to read Natural Sciences. BA 1912. Military Service: Captain 1/7th Battalion, Devonshire Regiment, attached 'N' Special Company Royal Engineers (who dealt with the offensive use of gas). Died in Flanders 20 June 1917. Pre-war, a school science master.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Devonshire Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Captain
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Not Stated on Memorial
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1917
Month of death
June
Day of death
20
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial