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The Great War History Hub Researching the history of World War l relating to Whitchurch, Shropshire 13 June 2025
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Tag Archives: Training Reserve Corps

John Abel Purcell

Personal Details Born: 1 July 1898 in Whitchurch, Shropshire. Family: He was the second child born to George Purcell, a railway platelayer and his wife Mary Ellen, nee Williams. No marriage can be found for him. Residence: In 1901 his …

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Tags: King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, Purcell, Training Reserve Corps

William Simmonds

Personal Details Born: In 1859 in Whitchurch, Shropshire. He was also known as Simmons. Family: He was the eldest of six children born to George Simmonds, an iron boat builder, and his wife Ann. He married Elizabeth Hurrrey on 11 …

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Tags: Simmonds, Simmons, South Staffordshire Regiment, Training Reserve Corps

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