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2013.122.005
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Sicilian and Italian Campaign
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72nd BATTALION CEF, SH of C
72e BATAILLON CEF, SH de C
Membership Card - The Canadian Legion of the British Empire Srvice League for former Pte Torry Estabrook Purdy, # 1031320, 72nd Battalion, CEF
Membership Card - The Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League for former Pte Torry Estabrooks Purdy, # 1031320, 72nd Battalion, CEF. He was living in Amherst, Nova Scotia at the time of membership. The Legion number was 93295. On the rear of the card is the address of 166 Purcell Drive, Mount Vernon. [CONFIRM ADDRESS].
Purdy had originally enlisted with the 236th (McLean's Kilties) Battalion, CEF as he was originally from Amherst, Nova Scotia.
Purdy arrived in France on 8 March 1918. He was wounded on 30 March, 1918 and again on 11 August, 1918.
The artifact was loaned to the Museum. It was scanned and then returned to the donor.
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