Henry Purver
English footballer
About Henry Purver
Lived 1891 – 1916 (aged 25). Henry Purver was a military personnel, association football player and journalist.
Personal life
As of 1911, Purver worked as a newspaper reader, and by the time of the First World War, he worked as a reporter for The Times. In July 1915, eleven months after the British entry into World War I, he enlisted in Hounslow as a private in the 24th Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers. Shortly after enlisting, Purver was gassed and underwent a lengthy period of convalescence, during which he married Margaret Clifford in October 1915.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry Purver?
English footballer
When was Henry Purver born?
Henry Purver was born on 3 May 1891 in Isleworth.
When did Henry Purver die?
Henry Purver died on 31 July 1916 in Delville Wood.
What was Henry Purver's occupation?
Henry Purver was a military personnel, association football player and journalist.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Purver. https://biography.guide/henry-purver/
MLA: "Henry Purver." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-purver/.
Chicago: "Henry Purver." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henry-purver/.
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