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Second Lieutenant JOHN WILLIAM PURVIS

Regiment & Unit/Ship

Royal Flying Corps

Date of Death

Died 02 May 1917

Age 29 years old

Buried or commemorated at

SOUTH SHIELDS (HARTON) CEMETERY

U. "C." 8596.

United Kingdom

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  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Additional Info Son of Mr. W. A. and Mrs. M. Purvis, of 31, Vine St., Tyne Dock, South Shields.
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Buried or commemorated at

SOUTH SHIELDS (HARTON) CEMETERY
Durham United Kingdom
Number of casualties: 444
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