| Regimental number | 529 |
| Place of birth | Armidale New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Motor driver |
| Address | Armidale, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, E Purkiss, Armidale, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 4 January 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 4 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 June 1919 |
