| Regimental number | 6599 |
| Place of birth | Dalby, Queensland |
| School | State School |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Childers, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Purdon, Childers, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | "He sacrificed all he possessed to serve his country and was beloved by his mother who applauded him for his bravery. Died in the field." Details from C Purdon, mother. |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 28 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 28 |
| Place of burial | Terlincthun British Cemetery (plot II, row D, Grave No. 29), Wimille, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 108 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Andrew and Catherine PURDON, Childers, Queensland. Native of Dalby, Queensland |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
