| Regimental number | 6603 |
| Place of birth | Waterloo New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Wentworthville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, J B Purchase, Darcy Road, Wentworthville, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 8 January 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 7 February 1917 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 September 1918 |
