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We remember Cuthbert George Purchase
We remember Cuthbert George Purchase
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Annie G Purchase
Source:8541996
1886
1887
sibling
Mabel H Purchase
Source:8541996
1887
1888
sibling
Helen P Purchase
Source:8541996
1888
1890
sibling
Emily L Purchase
Source:8541996
1890
1892
sibling
Florance M Purchase
Source:8541996
1892
1892
1894
sibling
Alice M Purchase
Source:8541996
1894
1896
sibling
Algernon R Purchase
Source:8541996
1896
1900
sibling
William J Purchase
Source:8541996
1900
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:8541996
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:5510514
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Farm Manager
Seven Barrows Farm, Wareham, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:5510514
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Seven Barrows Farm, Wareham, Dorset
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:5510514
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Dorset Yeomanry
2/1
Source:8506652
1914
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:5510502
6th September 1914
1917
marriage
Ethel M Vine
Source:8541995
12th June 1917
1919
dates
Age 26
Source:5510502
8th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:5510502
8th March 1919
1919
service
British Army
Serjeant
207388
Worcestershire Regiment
Source:5510502
8th March 1919
1968
death
Not War Related
Died at home age 76 from a heart problem.
Lower Barnsley Farm, Wimborne, Dorest
United Kingdom
Source:8506590
28th September 1968
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
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| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Barrows Farm, Wareham, Dorset | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Dorset Yeomanry | 2/1 | |||
| British Army | 207388 | Worcestershire Regiment | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
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| George Purchase | father | ||
| Hester Purchase | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie G Purchase | sister | 1886 | |
| Mabel H Purchase | sister | 1887 | |
| Helen P Purchase | sister | 1888 | |
| Emily L Purchase | sister | 1890 | |
| Florance M Purchase | sister | 1892 | |
| Alice M Purchase | sister | 1894 | |
| Algernon R Purchase | brother | 1896 | |
| William J Purchase | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel M Vine | wife | 12th June 1917 |
Media
Media
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George Purchase, 1914George Purchase (CGP) joined the Dorset Yeomanry in 1914.
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George Purchase (back right)(Cuthbert) George Purchase in uniform, back right. It is captioned 1914, though this may be a guess.Contributed by:
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Bowood Camp, July 1915George Purchase seated centre, towards back, Corporal's stripes on right arm.Contributed by:
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Postcard from George Purchase, Bowood Camp, 1915Reverse of previous image, showing message.Contributed by:
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Dorset Yeomanry, c.1915George Purchase seated front centre, c.1915 (he has corporal's stripes). He served in the Dorset Yeomanry.Contributed by:
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George Purchase (middle row, left) c.1914-15With Dorset Yeomanry, in corporal's stripes.Contributed by:
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Dorset Yeomanry c.1914, CGP arrowed.George Purchase (arrowed, second row from back) has no stripes, so this is probably 1914 soon after recruitment. The background is very similar to that on the photo of him mounted which is labelled 1914.Contributed by:
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Sherborne, 1914Possibly new recruits to the Dorset Yeomanry. With other pictures of George Purchase, who joined the Dorset Yeomanry in 1914, although he does not seem to be here. (Nearest likeness is the person 2nd row from back towards left, with two hands resting on his shoulders).Contributed by:
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George Purchase as a babyThe earliest photo of CG, from the family album, dated 1893.Contributed by:
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Purchase family 1897 (studio)Hester and George Purchase of Moreton and their children in 1897. Rear: Nell, Mabel, Nance. Middle: Lou. Bottom: Alice, Floss, Alge, George age 5.Contributed by:
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Purchase family 1897 (outdoor)Probably taken at Moreton Post Office, Dorset. CGP is in the middle, and see caption to studio photo. Both are dated 1879, but this one seems to be a little earlier.Contributed by:
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Purchase family at Moreton, Dorset, 1909George is at the back towards the left - see caption.Contributed by:
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George and Floss Purchase, Moreton, c.1910CGP and his sister Floss at Moreton, c.1910, probably near the river. She is riding side-saddle. Four years later he would be photographed near hear on horseback after joining the Dorset Yeomanry.Contributed by:
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CGP's future wife with members of his family.Ethel Vine (2nd from the left), who would marry George Purchase in 1917, with Floss, Henry and Lou Purchase. No exact date but 1910s.Contributed by:
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CGP portrait, c.1911A studio portrait of George Purchase aged c.19, in an Eton collar.Contributed by:
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2/1 Dorest Yeomanry 1915-1Probably at a training camp. CGP is next from the right.Contributed by:
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2/1 Dorset Yeomanry 1915Probably at a training camp. CGP is not in this photo.Contributed by:
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2/1 Dorset Yeomanry 1915Taking drill a little too far ... CGP appears to be on the right.Contributed by:
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2/1 Dorset Yeomanry, 1915Again, CGP does not seem to be in this one. But it's a nice photo of the unit relaxing.Contributed by:
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2/1 Dorset Yeomanry 1915An extension of the previous photo. Obviously keen to get everyone in - which suggests that CGP (missing) was behind the camera.Contributed by:
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CGP with other sergeants, 1916CGP, now Sergeant Purchase, is kneeling behind, at the left, in a group of five sergeants.Contributed by:
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Dorset Yeomanry, A squadron, No. 4 troop c.1916CGP second from left, 2nd row (in sergeant;s stripes and now with a moustache).Contributed by:
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George Purchase & troopsCGP is seated, 2nd from left. Probably 1916, possibly training with the Pioneers in January 1916.Contributed by:
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Yeomanry Pioneer Class, Brightlingsea, Jan 1916An official photo, with printed names, of the Yeomanry Pioneer Class training at Brightlingsea. CGP is 3rd from left at the back.Contributed by:
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Yeomanry Pioneer Class, Brightlingsea, Jan 1916Same image as previous, but showing the remainder of the printed caption.Contributed by:
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Ethel Vine and CGP 1916CGP and Ethel Vine (later Purchase) at Talbot Village Farm, Bournemouth, in 1916.Contributed by:
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George and Ethel Purchase wedding, 12 June 191Seems to be taken at Moreton.Contributed by:
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Wedding of George & Ethel Purchase 1917Back: George Purchase Senior, best man, CGP, Ethel's parents Jane & Alfred Vine. Front: Floss Purchase, Ethel Purchase (EMP), Lou Purchase.Contributed by:
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Wedding of George & Ethel Purchase 1917 correctedSame image as before, but correction to the caption. Bottom row should read: Alissomon Hussey, Ethel Purchase (Vine), Lou Purchase. This looks like it was taken in Moreton.Contributed by:
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Wedding of George & Ethel Purchase 1917 correctedThis version shows the best man's name is Billy Whittle.Contributed by:
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Wedding present from YeomanryA set of Whisky decanters given to CGP as a wedding present from A squadron, Dorest Yeomany, 12 June 1917.Contributed by:
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Wedding present from Yeomanry - inscriptionA close-up of the inscription.Contributed by:
Robert3900
Communities
Communities
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Dorset Yeomanry (Queen's Own)More about Dorset Yeomanry (Queen's Own)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Robert3900 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Robert3900 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Robert3900 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Robert3900 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Chris2090 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| CGP funeral service | Robert3900 | |
| Records of 2/1 Dorest Yeomanry | Robert3900 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| George Purchase, 1914 | Robert3900 | |
| George Purchase (back right) | Robert3900 | |
| George Purchase, 1915? | Robert3900 | |
| Bowood Camp, July 1915 | Robert3900 | |
| Postcard from George Purchase, Bowood Camp, 1915 | Robert3900 | |
| Dorset Yeomanry, c.1915 | Robert3900 | |
| George Purchase (middle row, left) c.1914-15 | Robert3900 | |
| Dorset Yeomanry c.1914, CGP arrowed. | Robert3900 | |
| Sherborne, 1914 | Robert3900 | |
| George Purchase as a baby | Robert3900 | |
| Purchase family 1897 (studio) | Robert3900 | |
| Purchase family 1897 (outdoor) | Robert3900 | |
| Purchase family at Moreton, Dorset, 1909 | Robert3900 | |
| George and Floss Purchase, Moreton, c.1910 | Robert3900 | |
| CGP's future wife with members of his family. | Robert3900 | |
| CGP portrait, c.1911 | Robert3900 | |
| 2/1 Dorest Yeomanry 1915-1 | Robert3900 | |
| 2/1 Dorset Yeomanry 1915 | Robert3900 | |
| 2/1 Dorset Yeomanry 1915 | Robert3900 | |
| 2/1 Dorset Yeomanry, 1915 | Robert3900 | |
| 2/1 Dorset Yeomanry 1915 | Robert3900 | |
| 2/1 Doreset Yeomanry 1915 | Robert3900 | |
| 2/1 Dorset Yeomanry 1915 | Robert3900 | |
| 2/1 Dorset Yeomanry, 1915 | Robert3900 | |
| CGP with other sergeants, 1916 | Robert3900 | |
| Dorset Yeomanry, A squadron, No. 4 troop c.1916 | Robert3900 | |
| George Purchase & troops | Robert3900 | |
| Yeomanry Pioneer Class, Brightlingsea, Jan 1916 | Robert3900 | |
| Yeomanry Pioneer Class, Brightlingsea, Jan 1916 | Robert3900 | |
| Ethel Vine and CGP 1916 | Robert3900 | |
| George and Ethel Purchase wedding, 12 June 191 | Robert3900 | |
| Wedding of George & Ethel Purchase 1917 | Robert3900 | |
| Wedding of George & Ethel Purchase 1917 corrected | Robert3900 | |
| Wedding of George & Ethel Purchase 1917 corrected | Robert3900 | |
| Wedding present from Yeomanry | Robert3900 | |
| Wedding present from Yeomanry - inscription | Robert3900 |
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