Gunner Wilbert Charles Purcell

Survivor of WW1

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General Information

Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
346813
Cause of Death (in war):
Survived
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Garrison Artillery
Battalion:
Canadian Garrison Artillery Regimental Depot
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Huntingdon, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
24 years 1 month
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Salesman
Next of Kin:
John Purcell, father.Huntingdon, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
89 Durocher Street, Montreal, Quebec
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
Height:
5 ft 7.0 in / 170 cm
Weight:
Chest:
36.5 in / 93 cm
Expansion:
2.5 in / 6 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Regular/End of Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Wounded April 22, 1917 at Vimy
Length of Service:
Buried at:
Plot:

Ranks

Conflict Rank Regiment Branch Unit Company Date From Date To
WW1 Gunner Canadian Garrison Artillery Army Canadian Garrison Artillery Regimental Depot
WW1 Gunner Canadian Garrison Artillery Army 5th Siege Battery
WW1 Gunner Canadian Garrison Artillery Army 165th Siege Battery
WW1 Gunner Canadian Garrison Artillery Army Canadian Garrison Artillery Reserve Brigade
WW1 Gunner Canadian Garrison Artillery Army Canadian Siege and Heavy Artillery Draft 2nd Reinforcement Draft

Available Transcriptions

Type Date Published Headline
Letter On being wounded
Letter Describes recuperating from wounds

Notes

Prior service 4 Months McGill Aux. Battery

Additional Service Notes


Additional Next of Kin Notes


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