| Regimental number | 66982 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 'Paray', De Winton Street, Waitara, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, W J Purcell, 'Paray', De Winton Street, Waitara, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 2nd Battalion 18th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 15 August 1918 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | New South Wales Reinforcement 23 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/6 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Wyreema on 14 October 1918 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
