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Alexander James Askin Purse

(Confirmed)

Born: 22 September, 1888

Died: 28 May, 1954

Recorded Names:

  • Alexander Askin Purse

Service Number: 14376

Ranks:

  • Held rank of Driver

Birth Records:

  • 22 September, 1888 in Beeac

Death Records:

  • 28 May, 1954 in Balgowlah

Address:

  • 16 Lang Street Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

  • father - Alexander Hugh Purse
  • mother - Elizabeth Dickson
  • sibling - John Stanley Purse
  • wife - Marjorie Kendray Allen

Organisations:

  • Member of - 12th Field Artillery Brigade

Main Sources:

  • PURSE Alexander Askin Service Number 14376 Place of Birth Beeac VIC Place of Enlistment Sydney NSW Next of Kin Father PURSE Alexander (NAA File)
  • Birth Notice (Newspaper Article)
  • Death Notice (Newspaper Article)
  • Week By Week Obituary (Newspaper Article)

Commemorations:

  • PURSE A. A. on the North Face of the

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