| Regimental number | 885 |
| Place of birth | Apsley Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Storeman |
| Address | 5 Kerley Street, Geelong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Brother, R Purcell, 5 Kerley Street, Geelong, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | No 2 Command Depot |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |