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William Purper

In memory of:

Rifleman William Purper

November 5, 1940

Military Service


Service Number:

H/41015

Age:

21

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Winnipeg Rifles

Additional Information


Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Purper, of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

Commemorated on Page 17 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

BRANDON CEMETERY
Manitoba, Canada

Grave Reference:

Lot 11. Block F. Sec. 26.

Location:

This cemetery is located 700 metres south of 18th Street and Richmond Avenue, on Highway 10.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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