George Gardner PURDIE

Regimental number1973
Date of birth10 September 1896
Place of birthBute, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressBute, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.5
Height5' 8.5"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Ann Purdie, Bute, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme)
Enlistment date6 March 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name48th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/65/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 13 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 July 1917
Discharge date8 March 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 11 April 1917 (right thigh middle amputated)

Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Karoola', 13 July 1917; discharged (wounded), Adelaide, 8 March 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No S72088.
Date of death13 February 1974
Age at death77
Place of burialCentennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, PURDIE George Gardner