| Regimental number | 3901 |
| Place of birth | Bathurst New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Porter |
| Address | 23 Oak Street, Bathurst, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, G Purden, 23 Oak Street, Bathurst, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 41st Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3902 Pte Sydney Victor PURDON, 55th Bn, returned to Australia, 3 May 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
