James PURVES

Most of us have known JP for a number of years. He was our father figure and would always look after his lads. Rest easy Jim never forgotten

Jimmy Purves was my best friend for nearly40years.We shared so many happy times together - the laughs when we both got into bother, the shared memories of success and the odd failure, and of our many mutual friends we made together with good old 230 RCT and the District and Specialist Training Teams Scotland. He will always be remembered for his hearty laugh, his readiness to help others and his commitment to the Army family he served so well. So it,s farewell from me down here in the far...

He was one of a kind I first met him at 230 Sqn I was just promoted to Ssgt they where going to BAOR onEx they where short of a Ssgt I went through and met Jimmy he was SSM that was the start of a frenship that lasted till the day he was he was always there if I needed advice I will miss him R.I.P my Friend

With a heavy heart I would like to remember JP as a great friend, absolute mentor in helping me achieve the job I always wanted as SSM 230. Love & Peace be upon you.

Jimmy you were like a father to me and I will never forget what you have done for me. Until we meet again have a safe journey, thanks for all the great times we had together Ian and Karen xx