Basic Details Surname Purvis Forenames R M 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 Unit (Primary - Stated) Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Capt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Iraq Town of death North of Baghdad Year of death 1917 Month of death March Day of death 14 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Died of Wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds