Melvin Horace Purvis II (October 24, 1903 – February 29, 1960) was an FBI agent who was instrumental in capturing bank robbers John Dillinger and Pretty Boy Floyd in 1934. In his later military career, he was directly involved with General George Patton, Hermann Göring, and the Nuremberg Trials.
Melvin Purvis
FBI agent
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American FBI agent
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Melvin Purvis fbi agent, known for american fbi agent, died on 1960-02-29. Melvin Horace Purvis II (October 24, 1903 – February 29, 1960) was an FBI agent who was instrumental in capturing bank…
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- When was Melvin Purvis born?
- Melvin Purvis was born on 1903-02-29.
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- American FBI agent
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- Melvin Purvis died on 1960-01-01.