Basic Details Surname Purvis Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Served Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 17th Divisional Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Brigadier General Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Brigadier General