Basic Details Surname Purnell Forenames Edgar Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M.S. "HAMPSHIRE". Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) GUNNER Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Hampshire Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Gunner