| Regimental number | 613 |
| Place of birth | Newport, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Ballan, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Purcell, Ballan, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Cheltenham Memorial Park Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
