World War 1
Search the known records to date of those lost from the wider Alnwick area in World War 1
Generally showing where they are commemorated, when they died and some basic facts about each person. There are gaps, however, so if you can fill in any missing details do please contact us.
James Robinson Rutherford Purdy
Forename(s):
James Robinson Rutherford
Surname:
Purdy
Initial(s):
J R R
Service Number:
3427
Rank:
Lance-Corporal
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
15/09/1916
Buried:
Thiepval Memorial
Service History:
Enlisted at Amble, Northumberland.
Background:
Son of John & Barbara Purdy.
Local Memorial:
Alnwick, Buckley's History of the Northumberland Fusiliers 1/7th Battalion Roll of Honour
Widdrington, Memorial Cross in Holy Trinity Churchyard
(Source: newmp.org.uk)