| Regimental number | 519 |
| Place of birth | Perth Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Leonard Street, Victoria Park, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alfred Purnell, Leonard Street, Victoria Park, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | 89th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | 22 February 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 21 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 6 June 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 9 February 1918 |
