| Regimental number | 34804 |
| Place of birth | Darlington New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Grove Street, Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Purcell, 'Suva', Smith Street, Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 7th ALH |
| Enlistment date | 7 December 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade, April 1917 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/128/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 21 June 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 25 June 1919 |
