The story
Name: A R PURCHASE
Rank: Naval Airman
Official number: JX 151851
Role: Air Gunner
Service/attached: RN
Squadron: 816 Squadron
Ship/station: H.M.S. Berwick
Aircraft: Swordfish
Place of death: -
Rank: Naval Airman
Official number: JX 151851
Role: Air Gunner
Service/attached: RN
Squadron: 816 Squadron
Ship/station: H.M.S. Berwick
Aircraft: Swordfish
Place of death: -
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