Purdy Family group, the Father, Joseph Purdy being one of two men to loose their lives whilst serving with the Northumberland Fusiliers during the Great War, and the son, Fusilier Norman Purdy, Northumberland Fusiliers who saw service in Italy during the

Purdy Family group, the Father, Joseph Purdy being one of two men to loose their lives whilst serving with the Northumberland Fusiliers during the Great War, and the son, Fusilier Norman Purdy, Northumberland Fusiliers who saw service in Italy during the Second World War.

Great War Memorial Plaque; (JOSEPH PURDY)

Condition: Good Very Fine

Awarded to one of two individuals with this name who died during the Great War. The first Private (No. 241995) Joseph Purdy, 1st/5th Battalion, Northumberland who died on 26th October 1917 and is now remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, the second Corporal (No. 40298) 19th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers who died on 12th December 1918 and is now buried at Delaval (Our Lady) Churchyard, Blyth.

Group of 4: 1939-1945 Star; Italy Star, Defence Medal; War Medal

Condition: Good Very Fine

Along with Soldier’s Service and Pay Book

Soldier’s Release Book Class ‘A’

Certificate of Transfer to the Army Reserve

Baptism Certificate

Fusilier (No. 4278789) Norman Purdy was born on 25th November 1908 and giving his trade as a labourer enlisted at Newcastle on 20th December 1940 subsequently seeing service with the Northumberland Fusiliers. His home address being given as 76 Four Lane Ends, Hecton-Le-Hole, County Durham.