PURCHASE Arthur

  • First Name(s):
    Arthur 
  • Surname:
    PURCHASE
  • Service Number:
    27108
  • Rank:

    Private

  • Conflict:
    WW1
  • Service:
    Army
  • Army Sector:
    Infantry
  • Regiment:
    Worcestershire Regiment
  • Battalion:
    2nd Battalion
  • Former Units:
    None
  • Date of Death:
    4th March 1917
  • Age At Death:
    18
  • Place of Death:
    Unknown
  • Place of Burial:
    Bray Military Cemetery, France, Grave II. B. 41.
  • Place of Birth:
    Unknown
  • Home Town:
    Unknown
  • Casualty's Relatives:

    Son of Charles and Mary Ann Purchase, of Hartle Lane, Belbroughton, Stourbridge, Worcestershire

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PURCHASE Arthur Is Named On These Memorials

Belbroughton Holy Trinity Church

Further Information About PURCHASE Arthur

The following report appears in the Bromsgrove Weekly Messenger, 17th March 1917:
Private Arthur Purchase of Belbroughton, Worcestershire Regiment. Mrs M.A. Purchase, widow, Hartle Lane, Belbroughton heard that her son was dangerously ill at a casualty clearing station in France.  A letter from Rev. J. Parker, C.E., Chaplain, has confirmed that he has died of wounds.  He was called-up in January 1916 and joined the Worcesters.  His good conduct and obliging manner made him a favourite.  Age 20.  The report includes a photograph of Private Arthur Purchase.

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Credits: Bromsgrove Weekly Messenger researched and transcribed by Adrian Carter.