Basic Details Surname Purnell Forenames W A Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Bristol Fire Brigade Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) L. F. M. (Leading Fireman) Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Unit (Primary - Our reference) National Fire Service Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Fireman Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Bristol Manner of death as stated Killed by enemy action Manner of death reference Other