U.S. Coast Guard · United States 
Joseph Purvis
1928
Joseph Allen Purvis served the U.S. Coast Guard.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Federal Prohibition Agent Joseph Purvis was killed in an automobile accident while on duty in Seattle, Washington.
Agent Purvis had served in law enforcement for at least eight years. He had previously served as a special agent for a railroad and was a United States Coast Guard veteran.
Agent Purvis had served in law enforcement for at least eight years. He had previously served as a special agent for a railroad and was a United States Coast Guard veteran.
Service Record
U.S. Coast Guard
Also Served
United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Bureau of Prohibition
Federal Prohibition Agent
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