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 |