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Corps of Military Police Record

Surname:Purvis
Initials:W
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/18606
Notes:MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (2a) Balkans, 7/9/1918. Formerly Gnr. Royal Field Artillery. No. 197067. 29/5/1916 enlisted, 27/1/1917 mobilized, Army Service Corps, No. 293631, 28/11/1917 to Royal Garrison Artillery No. 197067,, 27/9/1919 to MFP. Born Berwick on Tweed, occupation Salmon Fisherman, address: The Square, Horncliffe, Berwick on Tweed. Served in Salonika and caught Malari. William Purvis.