| Regimental number | 7/778 |
| Address | Priest Corner, Timaru |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, William Purves, Priest Corner, Timaru |
| Rank on embarkation | Trooper |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Canterbury Mounted Rifles |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After the order to retire had been given he carried his officer, who had been seriously wounded, under extremely heavy high-explosive shell and machine gun fire from an exposed place to a place of safety. His courage and devotion to duty were always most praiseworthy.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Mounted Rifles/Second |