Basic Details Surname Purkiss Forenames Herbert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) R.E.M.E. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Death and Burial details Manner of death reference Not Applicable