Personal data
| Name | Purvis |
|---|---|
| Initials | G.B. |
| Christian name | George Bell |
| Date and place of birth | Bridlington, Yorkshire; 01.09.1892 |
| Family | Son of John Bowlt Purvis, and Charlotte Annie Purvis, of 6, Princess Terrace, Bridlington, Yorks. |
Military data
| Rank | Capt. |
|---|---|
| Regiment / Unit | 5 Yorkshire Regiment (The Green Howards) |
| Date of death | |
| Age | 24 |
| Cemetery / Memorial | Klein_Vierstraat British Cemetery (Kemmel), II.C.5; personal inscription: PER VIAS RECTAS |
Other information
- Information
- "Died instantly near Oosttaverne in Capture Messines Ridge"
- Information 2
- At time of death attached to 56 Company Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
- Information 3
- Mentioned in Despatches
Media
Sources
- Source
- BRT36