| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Health officer |
| Address | 'Patonga', Point Piper, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 42 |
| Next of kin | Mrs E Purdy, 'Patonga', Point Piper, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served in Australian Army Medical Corps, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Major (Medical Officer) |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column, Headquarters |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Promotions |
Major Unit: MO Div. Amm. Clmn. Promotion date: Lieutenant Colonel Unit: AGH3 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although continually under shell fire for seven days, he exercised close personal supervision over the evacuation of the wounded, and by his own example of courage and disregard of danger he animated all ranks with a similar attitude of mind. His work during preliminary preparations displayed the same untiring energy and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
