Commemorated at Memorial Name St Paul's Presbyterian Church First World War Honour Roll Armidale Given name J H Family name Purkiss Gender Male Service number 7523 Conflicts First World War, 1914–18 Additional information Last held rank Private Unit at embarkation 1st Machine Gun Battalion Service Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute