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We remember Bertie Purton
We remember Bertie Purton
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Ernest Purton
Source:9191360
4th March 1883
1886
birth
Frithsden, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9191350
Source:9191327
22nd January 1886
1889
education
From an infant
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9299153
28th May 1889
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:9191327
5th April 1891
1891
location
8 Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9191327
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Violet Ethel Purton
Source:9191506
1892
1900
sibling
James Purton
Source:9191361
26th May 1900
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9191331
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Garden Labourer's Boy Domestic
Hudnall, Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9191331
31st March 1901
1901
location
6 Hudnall, Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9191331
31st March 1901
1907
employment
Apprentice Bricklayer
Earl Brownlow via Mr William Garrett
Ashridge Estate
United Kingdom
Source:9187064
22nd January 1907
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:9191335
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Bricklayer
Earl Brownlow
Ashridge Estate
United Kingdom
Source:9191335
2nd April 1911
1911
location
6 Hudnall, Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9191335
2nd April 1911
1913
marriage
Ethel Maud Gudgin
Source:9191433
22nd October 1913 - 30th May 1958
1914
dates
Age 28
Source:9187064
3rd September 1914
1914
employment
Bricklayer
Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
Source:9187064
3rd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Hertford
United Kingdom
Source:9187064
3rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
17221
Bedfordshire Regiment
6th (Service) Battalion
Source:9187064
3rd September 1914 - 5th November 1914
1914
location
Lower Mill House, Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9187064
3rd September 1914
1914
discharge
Source:9187064
5th November 1914
1917
appointments
Bricklayer (Proficient)
Source:9187068
3rd October 1917 - 6th March 1919
1917
dates
Age 31
Source:9187068
3rd October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Sapper
304909
Royal Engineers
Depot
Source:9187068
3rd October 1917 - 30th November 1917
1917
location
160, Bank Side, George Street, Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9187068
3rd October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Sapper
304909
Royal Engineers
1st Provisional Company
Source:9187068
1st December 1917 - 17th August 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sapper
304909
Royal Engineers
1st Reserve Battalion
Source:9187068
17th August 1918 - 26th August 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sapper
304909
Royal Engineers
1st Reserve Battalion
Source:9187068
26th August 1918 - 23rd November 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sapper
304909
Royal Engineers
1st Reserve Battalion
Source:9187068
23rd November 1918 - 6th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9187068
6th March 1919
1919
children
Raymond Gordon Purton
Source:9191433
1919
1919
location
160 George Street, Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9191376
1919
1930
location
23 Charles Street, Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9191383
1930
1939
employment
Bricklayer
Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
Source:9191350
29th September 1939
1939
location
53 Charles Street, Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9191350
29th September 1939
1958
dates
Age 72
Source:9191433
30th May 1958
employment
Postman
General Post Office
Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
Source:9187068
service
British Army
Bedfordshire Regiment
2nd (Herts) Volunteer Battalion
Source:9187064
1958
death
Not War Related
His home address at the time was 53 Charles Street, Berkhamsted.
Tindal General Hospital, Aylesbury
United Kingdom
Source:9191433
30th May 1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Bertie |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Purton |
| Source | 9187063 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 George Street, Berkhamsted | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1919 | |
| 160, Bank Side, George Street, Berkhamsted | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd October 1917 | |
| 23 Charles Street, Berkhamsted | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1930 | |
| 53 Charles Street, Berkhamsted | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 6 Hudnall, Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 6 Hudnall, Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 8 Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Lower Mill House, Berkhamsted | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd September 1914 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Bedfordshire Regiment | 2nd (Herts) Volunteer Battalion | |||
| British Army | 17221 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 6th (Service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 304909 | Royal Engineers | Depot | Sapper | |
| British Army | 304909 | Royal Engineers | 1st Provisional Company | Sapper | |
| British Army | 304909 | Royal Engineers | 1st Reserve Battalion | Sapper | |
| British Army | 304909 | Royal Engineers | 1st Reserve Battalion | Sapper | |
| British Army | 304909 | Royal Engineers | 1st Reserve Battalion | Sapper |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Gordon Purton | son | 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Purton | mother | ||
| James Purton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Purton | brother | 4th March 1883 | |
| Violet Ethel Purton | sister | 1892 | |
| James Purton | brother | 26th May 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Maud Gudgin | wife | 22nd October 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-03 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1886-01-22 | Methodist |
Media
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Nos 5 to 13 Little GaddesdenEarly Twentieth Century photo of the cottages numbered 5 to 13 Little Gaddesden. No 5, end on to the road, is shown middle left of the photo furthest from the camera; 6&7 are centre of the photo. The 3 pairs of semi-detached cottages are 8&9, nearest centre of photo, 10&11, with tree growing to roof height and 12&13, right of photo and nearest the camera. These cottages are still clearly recognisable today. The photo was included in 'A Century Remembered' and is included here with permission of the editor.
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5 & 6 Hudnall1970s photo of 5 & 6 Hudnall, now known as Hudnall House. The photo was included in 'A Century Remembered' and is included here with permission of the editor.Contributed by:
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Royal Engineers WW1 Cap BadgeCap badge of the Royal Engineers in which Bertie Purton served.
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Bedfordshire Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeCap Badge of the Bedfordshire Regiment in which Bertie Purton initially served.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour revised 2018The 2018 Revised Roll of Honour, which now hangs in St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Little Gaddesden in addition to the earlier Roll. The name of Bertie Purton, Royal Engineers has been added.Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register entry Bertie and Family | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Ernest | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother James | Jane31029 | |
| 1919 Electoral Register 160 George Street Berkhamsted | Jane31029 | |
| 1930 Electoral Register 23 Charles Street Berkhamsted | Jane31029 | |
| National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) | Jane31029 | |
| National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) Widow Ethel | Jane31029 | |
| A Century Remembered | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Nos 5 to 13 Little Gaddesden | Jane31029 | |
| 5 & 6 Hudnall | Jane31029 | |
| Royal Engineers WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| Bedfordshire Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour revised 2018 | Jane31029 |
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