| Regimental number | 34 |
| Place of birth | Walcha, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Inverell, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, E Purcell, Inverell, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/6/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Patrick and Mary PURCELL. Photo: Robert and Sandra Crofts |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Clan McGillivray', 10 July 1916; discharged (medically unfit: asthma), Sydney, 5 November 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to War Service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 51 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis (Sec. R.C. 9, 3074), Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PURCELL William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
