| Regimental number | 3414 |
| Place of birth | Mooliabeenee Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mogumber, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Purser, Mogumber, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3414A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of burial | Daours Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot VIII, Row B, Grave No. 33), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 114 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Mary Jane PURSER |
| 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
