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Purvis, J.T., Gnr., 1918

Photo: Brian Pirrie

In Consett and Blackhill Old Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:-

755685 Gunner
J.T. Purvis
Royal Field Artillery
2nd June 1918

The Blaydon Courier 04/06/1921 carries an In Memoriam notice:

"In loving memory of our dear son, John Thos. Purvis, who died at Laiton Camp June 2nd 1918. Beside his grave we often stand. With hearts both crushed and sore. But through the groan sweet words come. 'Not lost but gone before.'" Ever remembered by his mother, father and sisters and brother-in-law.

John Thomas Purvis is remembered in Consett on C101.01 and C101.02


The CWGC entry for Gunner Purvis

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk