Basic Details Surname Ballard Forenames H L P Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Harold Lawrence Purvis War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death December Day of death 7 Manner of death reference Missing