| Regimental number | 6062 |
| Place of birth | South Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 12 Albert Street, West Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr W H Purcell, 12 Albert Street, West Brunswick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 26 April 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 July 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Corps Headquarters |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Date of death | 16 December 1963 |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |
