| Regimental number | 5986 |
| Place of birth | Flemington Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Packer |
| Address | 88 Delbridge Street, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, A W Purves, 88 Delbridge Street, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 12 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
