| Regimental number | 5166 |
| Place of birth | Lismore New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Bungawalbyn via Lismore, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Pursey, Bungawalbyn via Lismore, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Machine Gun Details |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1847 Pte Alfred James PURSEY, 35th Bn, died of wounds, 10 February 1917. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
