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72nd BATTALION CEF, SH of C
72e BATAILLON CEF, SH de C
Pte Torry Purdy, 1031320, 236th Bn and later 72nd Bn, Bramshott, 1917
Pte Torry Estabrooks Purdy, 1031320, 72nd Battalion, CEF at Bramshott, England, possibly with the 236th Battalion. The rear states "Seaford, England". He is in full battle order (with kilt) standing outside of barracks.
Purdy had originally enlisted with the 236th (McLean's Kilties) Battalion, CEF as he was from Amherst, Nova Scotia.
Purdy arrived at Amiens, France and joined the 72nd Battalion, CEF on 8 March 1918. He was wounded on 30 March, 1918 and again on 11 August, 1918.
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