Arthur William Purnell

Auxiliary Fire Service 1938 -1941
Age
29

Rank / Role
Leading Fireman

Brigade/Service
AFS - Bristol

Cause of death
Injuries resulting from enemy action

Location died
Posada Restaurant, High Street, Bristol

Current Fire Authority
Avon

Further information

HE bomb dropped in second wave air raid during firefighting operations resulting from first wave. 8 members of the fire service killed.

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