Regimental number | 121 |
Place of birth | Bowen Down Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Artillery Barracks, Queenscliff, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, T Purdue, Neerim Junction, Gippsland, Victoria |
Previous military service | Royal Australian Garrison Artillery |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Siege Artillery Brigade |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/49/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an action when all communications had been cut by enemy shelling he endeavoured to re-establish them under heavy fire. As no telephone wire could be maintained, he acted as runner between the battery and Group Headquarters, and when the others who were with him were wounded, he continued at this duty unaided for twenty four hours. He set a fine example of courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 60748 Pte Joseph PURDUE, 7th Bn, discharged, 10 June 1919. |