Mrs. J. Purdie, Waitara, has received the sad news that her son, Private Donald Purdie, has been killed in action in France. This is the second blow which Mrs. Purdie has received within a few days, as it was only last week that another of her sons (Private J. Purdie) died in camp in New Zealand. The sincere sympathy of everybody will be extended to this mother in her loss. Private Donald Purdie, whose age was 22 years, resided at Mahoenui prior to leaving with' the 22nd Reinforcements. -Taranaki Herald, 14/10/1918.
Within a week Mrs. J. Purdie, of Waitara, has lost her two soldier sons. Private J. Purdie died in camp in New Zealand a few days ago and Private Donald Purdie was subsequently killed in action. -Evening Post, 17/10/1918.
Donald Purdie was serving with the Auckland Infantry Regiment in its attack on the approaches to the French town of Cambrai and was killed in the heavy fighting there. James Purdie died in the camp hospital at Featherston of cerebro-spinal meningitis.
Waitara Cemetery.
No comments:
Post a Comment