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We remember Henry George Purver
We remember Henry George Purver
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
William Purver
Source:8607273
1885
1889
sibling
John Purver
Source:8607274
1889
1891
1896
sibling
Edith Purver
Source:8607265
1896
1898
sibling
Irene Purver
Source:8607266
1898
1900
sibling
Daisy Purver
Source:8607267
1900
1901
location
24 Grainger Road, Isleworth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8607275
1901
1903
sibling
Ethel Purver
Source:8607269
1903
1911
employment
Reader
United Kingdom
Source:8607255
1911
1911
employment
Footballer
Brentford FC
Brentford
United Kingdom
Source:8535580
1911 - 1912
1915
marriage
Margaret Clifford
Source:8607258
1915 - 31st July 1916
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8607261
service
British Army
Private
Royal Fusiliers
24th Battalion
Source:8535580
service
British Army
Private
SP/3728
Royal Fusiliers
24th Battalion, City Of London Regiment
Source:8607261
1916
death
Killed in Action
Delville Wood, Somme
France
Source:8535580
Source:8607261
31st July 1916
burial
France
Pier and Face 8 C 9 A and 16 A
Source:8535580
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry George |
| Initials | HG |
| Last Name | Purver |
| Source | 8535580 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Grainger Road, Isleworth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | 24th Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | SP/3728 | Royal Fusiliers | 24th Battalion, City Of London Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William R Purver | father | ||
| Hanara Purver | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Purver | sister | 1896 | |
| Irene Purver | sister | 1898 | |
| Daisy Purver | sister | 1900 | |
| Ethel Purver | sister | 1903 | |
| William Purver | brother | 1885 | |
| John Purver | brother | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Clifford | wife | 1915 |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Will72649 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Will72649 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remember & Honour – The WW1 Brentford Players | Will72649 | |
| Bees Review: Brentford Official Matchday Programme vs Hull City 03/11/15 | Will72649 | |
| Ancestry.co.uk | Will72649 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Henry George Purver | Christopher141625 |
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