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John Stewart PURVIS

Regimental number546
Place of birthLeyton England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationClerk
AddressBellerive, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs Miriam Purvis, Clarence Street, Bellerive, Tasmania
Enlistment date22 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name40th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 1 July 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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