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.
John Purvis
Forename(s):
John
Surname:
Purvis
Initial(s):
J
Service Number:
2603
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
26/04/1915
Aged:
19
Buried:
Menin Gate Memorial, Ieper
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Died, France & Flanders.
Background:
Son of Adam Forster Purvis & Eliza Ann Purvis, of 13, 2nd Row, Linton Colliery, Ashington, Northumberland.
Local Memorial:
Unknown