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We remember Robert Henry Purnell
We remember Robert Henry Purnell
Timeline
Timeline
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1919
1963
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Henry |
| Initials | RH |
| Last Name | Purnell |
| Source | 3623206 |
| First Names | R H |
| Initials | RH |
| Last Name | Also Recorded As Parnell |
| Source | 3623206 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | April 1901 - January 1963 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 240004 | South Staffordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 4904259 | South Staffordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 240004 | South Staffordshire Regiment | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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