Melvin Purvis
Deceased Person
1903 – 1960
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Who was Melvin Purvis?
Melvin Horace Purvis, Jr. was an American law enforcement official and Federal Bureau of Investigation agent. He was given the nickname "Little Mel" because of his short stature. He is noted for leading the manhunts that tracked such outlaws as Baby Face Nelson, Pretty Boy Floyd, and John Dillinger.
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- Born
- Oct 24, 1903
Timmonsville - Spouses
- Children
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- University of South Carolina
- The Citadel
- University of South Carolina School of Law
- Employment
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Died
- Feb 29, 1960
Florence
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on July 23, 2013
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