| Regimental number | 3777 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow Scotland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Baker's assistant |
| Address | Horsham, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, W C Purvis, Wilson Street, Horsham, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 46th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/63/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |