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Private GEORGE PURVES

Service Number: S/12494
Regiment & Unit/Ship

Gordon Highlanders

1st Bn.

Date of Death

Died 18 July 1916

Age 21 years old

Buried or commemorated at

THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Pier and Face 15 B and 15 C.

France

Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Headstone Placeholder
  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Additional Info Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Purves, of 40, West Bowling Green St., Leith, Edinburgh.
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