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Purvis, J.W. (John William)

 
 
Full namePurvis, J.W. (John William)
IDOC0239757
ObjectCC2_19673
 
CollectionArchives
ClassificationCasualty Record Series
SeriesCasualty Card Type - Incident
 
InitialsJ.W.
First namesJohn William
SurnamePurvis
Service no
 
Rank2Lt
OrganisationRoyal Flying Corps
Unit12 Reserve Squadron (RFC)
TradePilot
 
Prisoner of warNo
Casualty dateMay 2nd 1917
AccidentFlying accident probably due to engine failure.
Result of accidentKilled
Death dateMay 2nd 1917
Remarks
Terms of enlistment
Awards
Attached from
PlaceUK
Death details
AircraftFarman (Maurice) S.11 Shorthorn
Aircraft serialA2215
Engine typeRenault 70 hp

Engine numbers
Manufacturer90
War DepartmentWD488


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