| Regimental number | 1417 |
| Place of birth | Sussex England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Fitter |
| Address | Petersburg, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward Henry Purser, 44 Ditchlang Rise, Brighton, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Fitter |
| Unit name | Railway Unit, Section 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 15/9/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Broad Gauge Railway Operating Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
