Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John Edward Alfred Purrott
In memory of:
Gunner John Edward Alfred Purrott
August 31, 1915
Military Service
29413
31
Army
Royal Field Artillery
20th Bde. H.Q.
Additional Information
Son of Mrs. E. A. Moon (formerly Purrott), of 707, Alverstone St., Winnipeg, Canada, and the late John Smith Purrott. Native of Maidstone, Kent. Served in the South African Campaign.
Commemorated on Page 568 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
ERQUINGHEM-LYS CHURCHYARD EXTENSION CEMETERY
Nord, France
I. E. 9.
The village of Erquinghem-Lys is situated on the south bank of the River Lys and is approximately 1.5 kilometres west of Armentieres. Take the D945 from Armentieres toward the centre of Erquinghem-Lys and then turn right immediately before the Town Hall. The ERQUINGHEM-LYS CHURCHYARD EXTENSION CEMETERY is 50 metres along this road on the right hand side.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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