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Private Thomas (Mick) Michael Purcill

Commemorated at
Memorial Name
Cowra First World War Memorial Grove
Given name
Thomas
Family name
Purcill
Gender
Male
Service number
1757
Conflicts
First World War, 1914–18
Fate
Died of wounds (DOW)
Fate date
15 August 1916
Additional information
Last held rank
Private
Unit at embarkation
45th Battalion - 2nd reinforcement - B Company
Service
Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF)
Veteran Notes/Bio

Purcill left with the 'Boomerangs' in 1915/1916. He was wounded in action on 14 August 1916 in France, died 1 day later aged 21 years. Buried at Puchevillers British Cemetery

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