Basic Details Surname Purvis Forenames George Bell Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Green Howards and 56 Coy M.G.C Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Machine Gun Corps Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 5th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) CAPTAIN Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Machine Gun Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Town of death Messine Ridge Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death June Day of death 8 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Personal Details Address PRIORY CHURCH, BRIDLINGTON, HISTORICAL ARTICLES ENGLAND. Occupation Not Stated on Memorial