Basic Details Surname Purkis Forenames Walter George 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) Isle of Wight Rifles Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 8th. Hampshire Regiment (Isle of Wight Rifles) Death and Burial details Country of death Turkey Town of death Gallipoli Year of death 1915 Age at death 38 Manner of death reference Killed in Action