William John PURCELL

Regimental number4755
Place of birthForbes New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCarter
Address15 Queen Street, Ashfield, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs A Purcell, 15 Queen Street, Ashfield, New South Wales
Enlistment date26 November 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll25 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name20th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/37/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 13 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll20th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 18 November 1918
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919