| Regimental number | 3804 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | 72 Canonbury Grove, Dulwich Hill, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, J. Purcell, 72 Canonbury Grove, Dulwich Hill, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Mooltan on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Becourt Military Cemetery (Plot I, Row P, Grave No. 20), Becordel-Becourt, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 30 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Joseph and Elizabeth PURCELL, 72 Canonbury Grove, Dulwich Hill, Sydney |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |