William John PURTELL

Regimental number3887
Place of birthAlexandria New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressLeichhardt, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, W.J. Purtell, 138 Catherine Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales
Enlistment date28 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 20 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 31 January 1918
Date of death22 March 1977
Place of burialEastern Suburbs Memorial Park Cemetery