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We remember Joseph Purves
We remember Joseph Purves
Timeline
Timeline
1871
1888
employment
Scientific instrument maker
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:6176999
1888
1897
marriage
Alice Jones
Source:6177721
29th October 1897 - 1946
1915
dates
Age 42
Source:6177004
8th February 1915
1915
employment
Insurance Agent
Prudential
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:6177004
8th February 1915
1915
enlistment
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:6177004
8th February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting corporal
93302
Reseve Field Ambulance
Scottish Horse Brigade
Source:6177004
6th March 1915 - 13th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting sergeant
93302
Royal Army Medical Corps
Scottish Horse Brigade
Source:6177004
13th May 1915 - 22nd May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Sergeant Major
93302
Royal Army Medical Corps
Scottish Horse Brigade
Source:6177004
22nd May 1915
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6177004
20th April 1917 - 30th July 1920
1919
awards
Medaille des epidemics en argent
Other War Service Award
Source:6177004
1919
1919
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6177004
3rd June 1919
1920
discharge
Source:6177004
28th August 1920
1920
hospitalisation
Perforation of both membranes L & R bad [eardrums?]
Hospital/Institution
Source:6177004
28th August 1920
service
British Army
Transport Warrant Officer Class 1
93302
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:3624791
service
British Army
93302
Royal Army Medical Corps
Scottish Horse Brigade Reserve Field Ambulance
Source:6177004
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 93302 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Transport Warrant Officer Class 1 | ||
| British Army | 93302 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Scottish Horse Brigade Reserve Field Ambulance | ||
| British Army | 93302 | Reseve Field Ambulance | Scottish Horse Brigade | Acting corporal | |
| British Army | 93302 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Scottish Horse Brigade | Acting sergeant | |
| British Army | 93302 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Scottish Horse Brigade | Acting Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Medaille des epidemics en argent | Other War Service Award | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Unknown | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Beveridge | mother | ||
| James Purves | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Jones | wife | 29th October 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1888-01-25 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1888-01-30 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Arthur28215 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Arthur28215 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Arthur28215 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Arthur28215 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Purves | Arthur28215 |
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