| Surname: | Purcell |
| Initials: | W G |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/16782 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) 23/6/1917 to 5/10/1917. Formerly Pte. 1/4 Northumberland Fusiliers. No. 62724. 7/3/1919 medically discharged. Info from Pension Index Cards:- SB36. 7/MP/1358, Purcell, William George Charles, MFP, P/16782, A/L/Cpl, 7/3/19 to discharge, born 1889, married, 95 Clarence Road, Derby, 31 Cowley Street, Derby, 8/3/19 awarded a pension for DAH (disorderly action of heart) attr.. Also:- Purcell, William George Charles, MFP, P/16782, Northumberland Fusl, Middlesex Reg, Army Ordnance Corps, RD 13d, 7/3/19 to discharge, 7/MP/1358, 95 Clarence Road, Derby, DEAD 10/11/26, former regimental no's 62724, 8706, 235207, 039692. Stamp:- Ad 19/3/19 at 13/9 from 8/3/19 to 10/6/19, Chelsea No. VO.2101, received 20/3/19. William George Charles Purcell, |
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| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/162 April 25, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B176061. Enlisted 3/10/1916, Discharged 7/3/1919. K.R. 392 (xvi). A.O. 29/19. Age 29years 8months. Served abroad. |