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We remember Fred Purvis
We remember Fred Purvis
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1898
sibling
Jane Purvis
Source:8612600
1898
1899
sibling
Harold Purvis
Source:8612600
1899
1901
location
Foundry Lane, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8612600
April 1901
1911
employment
Milkman on farm
John William Firth
Rawcliffe Bridge, Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8612598
April 1911
1911
location
Plum Tree Farm, Rawcliffe Bridge
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8612598
April 1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3624630
5th March 1915
1917
location
39 Carter Street, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8612603
6th February 1917
enlistment
Pontefract
United Kingdom
Source:8612597
service
British Army
Private
11241
Yorkshire Light Infantry
1st Bn
Source:8612597
1917
death
Died of wounds
Salonika
Greece
Source:8612597
6th February 1917
burial
Kriston
Greece
Source:8612603
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Purvis |
| Source | 3624630 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Carter Street, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th February 1917 | |
| Foundry Lane, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Plum Tree Farm, Rawcliffe Bridge | United Kingdom | away from home address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11241 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | 1st Bn | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Purvis | mother | ||
| George William Purvis | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Purvis | sister | 1898 | |
| Harold Purvis | brother | 1899 |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Alan68334 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Fred Purvis | Alan68334 | |
| Rawcliffe War Memorial | Alan68334 |
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