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We remember Matthew Purnell
We remember Matthew Purnell
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1914
enlistment
Wrexham, Denbighshire
United Kingdom
Source:9055693
20th February 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
11131
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:3623186
4th January 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3623186
4th January 1915
service
British Army
Private
93929
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:3623186
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Matthew |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Purnell |
| Source | 3623186 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 93929 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 11131 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 Star, Victory Medal, British War Medal | Keith1947 |
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