| Surname: | Purslow |
| Initials: | H |
| Rank: | Major |
| Army Number: | 282048 |
| Notes: | General List. From Wirral, Cheshire. London Gazette 36103, page 3322, 23/7/43. The undermentioned are granted an immediate emergency commission from the ranks in the rank of 2/Lt's, from CMP. 12/6/43 Sgt Harold Purslow. 9/11/44 serving as OC 81 Section SIB in N W Europe. 11/45 Promoted Major APM, SIB, BAOR. Police Review, 4/1/46, Page 8. MBE for Constable. The award of the MBE to a former Cheshire Constable for services with the Special Investigation Branch of the BAOR has been announced. He is Major Harold Purslow, of the Corps of Military Police. Police Review, 4/1/1946, page 8. |
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| Decoration: | Member of the British Empire (London Gazette: 37302 Page: 4995 Oct. 11, 1945) |
| Citation: | North West Europe. Citation for MBE: This officer has been DAPM 81 Special Investigation Section at ANTWERP since November 1944. He has shewn outstanding ability and drive in dealing with the large number of pilferage cases in the port of ANTWERP. His duty has required him to be out continually for long hours day after day. Due to his untiring efforts and splendid example WD property to the value of many thousands of Pounds has been recovered and offenders brought to justice. By his tenacity of purpose, cheerfulness, and sense of duty he has been an inspiring example to all with whom he came in contact. He has shouldered his abnormal responsibilities willingly and I strongly recommend the award of M.B.E. in recognition of his services.Brig AWB Beecher Comd 7 Base Sub Area. Brig R H R Parminter Comd 11 L of C Area. Maj-Gen G Surtees, Comd L of C |