| Regimental number | 1495 |
| Place of birth | Tamworth New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | PO, Glen Innes, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Purcell, Glen Innes PO, Glen Innes, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1595 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1594 Pte Owen PURCELL, 13th Bn, killed in action, 20 June 1915. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
