Basic Details Surname Purves Forenames Joseph Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Cadet Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Cadet Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1941 Month of death March Day of death 19 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Lost Manner of death reference Killed in Action