Basic Details Surname Purkiss Forenames Charles F Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Purkiss Alternative forename Charles F War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) South Lancashire Regiment Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment) Death and Burial details Manner of death as stated Unknown