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We remember John Purves
We remember John Purves
Timeline
Timeline
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1917
1917
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Purves |
| Source | 3624292 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadingburn, Lasswade, Midlothian | United Kingdom | their own address | known 27th August 1917 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5870 | Cameron Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | 310011 | Gordon Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | 310011 | Gordon Highlanders | 9th Battalion | Private |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Purves | mother | ||
| James Purves | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Bowman | wife | 1915 |
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Communities
Communities
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Lasswade War Memorial and Church Plaque, MidlothianMore about Lasswade War Memorial and Church Plaque, Midlothian
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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