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Lest We Forget -George Arthur Patterson - Killed in Action 100 Years Ago Today 05.25.1917

George Arthur Patterson 41575 was from Coverdale, Albert Co., New Brunswick and was born September 22, 1889. He was the son of Martha Paterson, of Coverdale, Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada. He enlisted with 8th Battery on September 26, 1914. His occupation was listed as trainman. He served overseas with 7th Canadian Siege Battery. He was killed in action May 25, 1917 at Vimy Ridge, France. He is buried at  HIGHLAND CEMETERY, ROCLINCOURT ; Pas de Calais, France 

 You can find his attestation records  by clicking here.

He is listed on page 306 of Canada's Book of Remembrance.

You can view his internment records here. 

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