1900 Jul/Sep Born Belford, Morpeth, Northumberland son of William Purvis and Frances Fenwick
1901 census living at Broomhill South, East Chevington
1911 census living with parents at South Broomhill, Acklington, Northumberland
He does not appear to have been commissioned
1920 joined RIC but I cannot find him in ADRIC
1923 Jun 10 Died in Palestine. (P.G.) 639 Killed on Duty shot in bandit ambush Hosp., Nazareth - grave not found Ex-ADRIC
Palestine Police