| Regimental number | 1973 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Bute, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Bute, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.5 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ann Purdie, Bute, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 11 April 1917 (right thigh middle amputated) Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Karoola', 13 July 1917; discharged (wounded), Adelaide, 8 March 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S72088. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 77 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PURDIE George Gardner |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
