| Regimental number | 267 |
| Place of birth | Gawler South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | West Gawler, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, S Purton, West Gawler, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 267A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At BRAY on the 24th August, 1918, this N.C.O. displayed great courage and initiative during the attack. His Company encountered strong opposition, one machine gun in particular giving trouble and inflicting casualties on our men. Tem[porary]. Sergeant PURTON although himself wounded, immediately organised a party and rushed the post, dislodged it without loss to his men. He rendered very appreciable services on the consolidating line organising and disposing posts and materially aiding his Company Commander. His skill and leadership merits the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
