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.
George Wilson Purvis
Forename(s):
George Wilson
Surname:
Purvis
Initial(s):
G W
Service Number:
2232
Rank:
Lance-Corporal
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
17/11/1916
Buried:
Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Background:
Born at Alnwick.
Local Memorial:
Chevington & Broomhill War Memorial