| Regimental number | 3593 |
| Place of birth | Ulverstone Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | North Motton, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Purton, North Motton, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | 91st Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Launceston Garden of Remembrance |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
