Commemorated at Memorial Name Empire Vale First World War Roll of Honour Given name H J Family name Purdie Gender Male Service number 2814 Conflicts First World War, 1914–18 Campaign Somme 1916 - 1917 Fate Killed in action (KIA) Fate date 22 August 1916 Additional information Last held rank Private Unit at embarkation 9th 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