| Regimental number | 1924 |
| Place of birth | Scottsdale Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 31 Hampden Road, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry Purcell, 31 Hampden Road, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 17 May 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 8 August 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
