Basic Details Surname Purves Forenames William H Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours MBE Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Army Medical Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Maj Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Army Medical Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major