Monday 17 October 2011

Private Charles William Purdy

Born on 15 May 1893 in Telling, Durham, England - next of kin listed as Robert Purdy, Houghton, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as sales clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 36.25 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Montreal, Quebec, on 17 March 1915 (number 410979) - transferred to Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, CEF, on 17 July 1915 - promoted to staff-sergeant.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

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