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George Bell Purvis

Captain

Service No. Unknown

Age 24

Died on 8 June 1917

Yorkshire Regiment

KLEIN-VIERSTRAAT BRITISH CEMETERY

West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Son of John Bowlt Purvis, and Charlotte Annie Purvis, of 6, Princess Terrace, Bridlington, Yorks.

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Whilst we remember the sacrifice has not been in vain. Rest in peace.

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Andy Jackson

I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.

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George Bell Purvis was my gran's cousin, so my third cousin. The affection felt for him by his superiors and those he lead is obvious when r...

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