| Regimental number | 68143 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, G H Purnell, Apiti, Feilding |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 37th Reinforcements, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT No 103 Maunganui on |
| Sources | Nominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 82, p. 11 |