| Regimental number | 2669 |
| Place of birth | Fethard Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Father, C Purtill, Fethard, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'East of Polygon Wood on the night of the 28th/29th September 1917, Lance Corporal Purtill was one of a wiring party in front of our front line. As the party was about to withdraw our S.O.S. signal was fired and heavy Machine Gun and Artillery fire immediately followed, which was replied to by the enemy. Several casualties were caused and the party became somewhat disorganised. With absolute disregard to personal safety Purtill assisted Lieut. Whitfield in reorganising the party and in locating and attending to the wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
