Basic Details Surname Purkiss Forenames Arthur Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) R.E. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial