Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
William R. Purgavie
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: 57350
- Rank: Sergeant
- Service Occupation:
- Awards: Military Medal
- Regiment/Service: Royal Fusiliers
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Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
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- Address:
- Occupation: Mill Worker, J & A. D. Grimond, Dundee
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- Spouse:
Wife, Pitempton Cottage, Downfield, Dundee
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More about William R. Purgavie
William R. Purgavie M.M. 57350 Royal Fusiliers
DUNDEE SERGEANT GAINS MILITARY MEDAL.
Intimation has been received that sergeant W. R. Purgavie, Royal Fusiliers, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery in the field. Sergt. Purgavie enlisted in January, 1915, and has served over two years in France. His wife resides at Pitempton Cottage, Downfield.
Before enlisting he was in the employment of Messrs J. & A. D. Grimond, Ltd.
Dundee Courier 18th January 1918
Information and image courtesy of WFA
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