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We remember William James Purcell
We remember William James Purcell
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1912
1913
1914
1915
1915
1916
1955
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Purcell |
| Source | 3621436 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Spring Vale, Cwmbran, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 10th December 1915 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 32163 | South Wales Borderers | Private |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard George Purcell | son | 10th December 1914 | |
| William Purcell | son | 24th October 1913 | |
| Ernest Verdun Purcell | son | 18th September 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Cooper | mother | ||
| William Purcell | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Morgan | wife | 9th December 1912 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Colin18054 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin18054 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Colin18054 |
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