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We remember Frederick William Purton
We remember Frederick William Purton
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Ellen Elizabeth Purton
Source:9079142
1888
1889
sibling
Edwin Arthur Purton
Source:9079197
6th December 1889
1892
sibling
Reginald Purton
Source:9079244
12th November 1892
1895
1897
sibling
Daisy Agnes Purton
Source:9080463
25th September 1897
1900
sibling
Lizzie Or Elizabeth Purton
Source:9075523
July 1900
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:9075517
31st March 1901
1901
location
5 Hudnall, Berkhampstead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9075523
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:9075523
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Dairy Lad (on a) Farm
Hudnall
United Kingdom
Source:9075523
2nd April 1911
1911
location
5 Hudnall, Berkhampstead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9075523
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
14546
Bedfordshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:9076158
31st July 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9075532
31st July 1915 - 25th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Pioneer
147225
Royal Engineers
Special Brigade, 5th (Mortar) Battalion
Source:9075537
24th April 1916
1916
dates
Age 21
Source:9075500
25th April 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Suffered burns and shock in an explosion at Audruicq
Hospital/Institution
Source:9080449
25th April 1916
enlistment
Hertford
United Kingdom
Source:9075504
1989
education
From an Infant
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9317567
18th April 1989
1916
death
Died of wounds
"Died of accidental injuries" (CWGC). Suffered burns and shock from explosion at Audruicq and recorded "dead on admission" to No 35 Lahore British General Hospital at Calais.
Audruicq
France
Source:9075500
Source:9080449
25th April 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Plot C. Row 3. Grave 14.
Source:9075500
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick William |
| Initials | FW |
| Last Name | Purton |
| Source | 9075524 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hudnall, Berkhampstead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 5 Hudnall, Berkhampstead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14546 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 147225 | Royal Engineers | Special Brigade, 5th (Mortar) Battalion | Pioneer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Purton | mother | ||
| Heber Purton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Elizabeth Purton | sister | 1888 | |
| Edwin Arthur Purton | brother | 6th December 1889 | |
| Reginald Purton | brother | 12th November 1892 | |
| Daisy Agnes Purton | sister | 25th September 1897 | |
| Lizzie Or Elizabeth Purton | sister | July 1900 |
Media
Media
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialThe large right hand panel bears the names of the 23 men of Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who gave their lives for their country during the First World War. Frederick’s entry reads: "Frederick Purton. Bedfordshire". The memorial was dedicated in 1921 and is located close to the northern end of the village green.
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Little Gaddesden War Memorial – right hand panelThis panel lists the men of Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who died during the First World War.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden Church War MemorialThe wooden memorial in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden lists the men who died during the First World War on the larger, upper panel.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial - detailDetail of the upper panel of the war memorial in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden, on which those who died in the First World War are listed.Contributed by:
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”.Contributed by:
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Frederick William remembered on his sister's graveThe grave of Ellen Elizabeth Purton, in the old churchyard of St Peter and St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesdren on which her brother Frederick William Purton is also named. Ellen died 16th October 1937 and was buried 20th October 1937.Contributed by:
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Frederick Purton's CWGC Headstone1995 photo of the CWGC Headstone of 147225 Pioneer/ F. W. Purton/ Royal Engineers/ 25th April 1916 buried at Calais Southern Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France, Plot C, Row 3, Grave 14.
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5 & 6 Hudnall1970s photo of 5 & 6 Hudnall, now known as Hudnall House. The photo was included in 'A Century Remembered' and is included here with permission of the editor.Contributed by:
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1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory MedalThe 1914 15 Star (left) awarded to those who served in any theatre of war against Germany between 5th August 1914 and 31st December 1915, except those eligible for the 1914 Star. Those who were entitled to this medal were also entitled to the British War Medal (centre) and Allied Victory Medal (right).Contributed by:
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Bedfordshire Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeBedfordshire Regiment First World War Cap Badge, included here as this was the first regiment in which Frederick Purton served.Contributed by:
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Royal Engineers WW1 Cap BadgeCap badge of the Royal Engineers, into which Frederick Purton was transferred.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialPhoto showing the Little Gaddesden War Memorial shortly after its dedication, which took place in 1921. “Frederick Purton Bedfordshire” is named on the right hand panel. The two boy scouts are, on the right, Pelham Oakins, son of Samuel Oakins who is named among the fallen and, on the left, Pelham's cousin John Oakins, son of Samuel's brother Stephen.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialMore about Little Gaddesden War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Roll Index Card Image | Jane31029 | |
| Register of Soldiers' Effects | Jane31029 | |
| Hertfordshire Monumental Inscriptions Little Gaddesden The Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul | Jane31029 | |
| Burial of Sister Ellen Elizabeth | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Edwin | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Reginald | Jane31029 | |
| Roll of men suffering from injuries caused by an explosion at Audruicq | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Daisy | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Book 1906 – 1934 | Jane31029 | |
| A Century Remembered | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage of Brother Reginald | Jane31029 | |
| 1919 Electoral Register Hudnall Brothers Edwin and Reginald | Jane31029 | |
| 1920 Electoral Register Little Gaddesden Brother Reginald | Jane31029 | |
| Burial of Sister-in-Law Kate | Jane31029 | |
| Burial of Brother Reginald | Jane31029 | |
| 7th Hertfordshire Battalion Home Guard. A History of the Battalion 1940-44 | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 | |
| Accidental deaths in Audruicq explosion 25 April 1916 | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial – right hand panel | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial - detail | Jane31029 | |
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| Frederick William remembered on his sister's grave | Jane31029 | |
| Frederick Purton's CWGC Headstone | Jane31029 | |
| 5 & 6 Hudnall | Jane31029 | |
| 1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory Medal | Jane31029 | |
| Bedfordshire Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| Royal Engineers WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial | Jane31029 |
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