Robert Edgar PURDIE

Regimental number325
Place of birthBute South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinBrother, William James Purdie, 34 Symonds Place, Gilles Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Enlistment date22 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A10 Karroo on 11 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 11 April 1916
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Listed on District of Ninnes Roll of Honour ('For God King and Empire'), Alford Hall, South Australia.
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Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal