Page 304 Canadian Virtual Roll of Honour entry

Born in Belsay, on January 7th 1892, his father was the Rev. C. Pettler who was residing at The Manse, Middleton-on-Teesdale, Yorkshire, [sic]. Edwin emigrated at some time to Canada and was employed as a teamster.

He was living at Sasketoon, and he enlisted on the 6th November 1915. His service number was 472572 and he was in the 46th Battalion Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment).

He died on the 12th April 1917.

Research: James Pasby

Sources : Canadian Service Records

He is remembered at Middleton in Teesdale on M39.01 and M39.02

He is also remembered in the Canadian Roll of Honour on page 304

History of the 46th Canadian Infantry Battalion
Canadian World War 1 Service record for Pettler
The Canadian War Memorial ROH
The CWGC entry for Private Pettler