Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John J Purcell
In memory of:
Private John J Purcell
February 11, 1900
Orange River Sta, South Africa
Military Service
3264
23
Army
The Royal Canadian Regiment
Additional Information
Formerly served with the Royal Canadian Artillery.
Commemorated on Page 33 of the South African War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
WEST END CEMETERY (KIMBERLEY)
South Africa
N/A
Enter Kimberly, past the "Big Hole" and follow the Anglo Boer War tourist signs (with crosses marked on them). These brown signs will show the route to the West End Cemetery. The Garden of Remembrance is at the far end and other Canadian graves are in the centre.
Digital Collection
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Newspaper Clipping – From the Renfrew Mercury for 16 February 1900.
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