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We remember William Ernest Purkis
We remember William Ernest Purkis
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1918
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Ernest |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Purkis |
| Source | 6169246 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 200579 | Essex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 200579 | Essex Regiment | Corporal |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Keith86 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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