| Regimental number | 625 |
| Place of birth | Walcha New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 'Kalvin', via Gunnedah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Father, Martin Purcell, 'Kalvin', via Gunnedah, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 1 March 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 23 March 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on 25 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 20 May 1919 |
