| Surname: | Purvis |
| Initials: | G |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 6136936 |
| Notes: | CMP. Enlisted East Surrey Regiment 5/2/43 to Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers, 11/10/44 transferred to CMP. 26/10/45 discharged. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 29/4/03 at St. Pancras, London, He enlisted 25/9/24, He resided at St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, He married Leoni Alice Rault, 16/12/26 at Jersey, Channel Islands, Address:- El Retire, St. Saviours Road, Jersey, C I. and 21 Elton Road, Kingston on Thames, Surrey, Occupation Musician. He served H9ome 29/5/24 to 24/9/31, Reserve 25/9/31 to 2/9/39, Home 3/9/39 to 1/6/41, Middle East 2/6/41 to 4/2/43, Home 5/2/43 to 4/2/43, Z (T) reserve 26/10/45. Discharge Certificate:- trade on enlistment musician, other trade driver, military conduct exemplary, testimonial:- L/cpl Purvis has always during the time he has been under by command has been absolutely sober, hones, hardworking, trustworthy and efficient. I understand that he hopes to become a docker on his return to civil life and and I can say with confidence recommend him for employment of this nature. Aldershot. 9/8/45, signed Maj. 158 HQ Pro Coy. Address:- 12 Richmond Park Road, Kingston on Thames, Surrey. He was awarded the Africa Star with 8 army clasp. from army record not complete. Medal card not found. George Purvis. |