Commemorated on his sister's grave

Commemorated on his sister's grave

known 20th October 1937

Frederick is commemorated on the grave of his sister Ellen Elizabeth (Nellie) Purton who was buried 20th October 1937 in the old churchyard of St Peter and St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden. The inscription reads: "In loving memory of Ellen Elizabeth "Nellie" Purton who departed this life 16th October 1937 aged 49 years. Thy will be done. Also of Frederick William Purton, Bedfordshire Regt. died of wounds in France 26th April 1916."

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    Frederick William Purton

    Born 1895

    Died 1916

    British Army 14546 Private Bedfordshire Regiment 6th Battalion

    British Army 147225 Pioneer Royal Engineers Special Brigade, 5th (Mortar) Battalion

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