| Regimental number | 2957 |
| Place of birth | Forbes New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Ashfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Richard Purcell, 'Carrageen', 15 Queen Street, Ashfield, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 57th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/74/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
