| Service number | 3926 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 3rd Australian Light Trench Mortar Battery |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | First World War, 1914-1921 |
| Date of Death | 03 July 1916 |
| Place of Death | France |
| Place of Association | Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, Bethune, Nord Pas de Calais, France |
| Source | AWM145 Roll of Honour cards, 1914-1918 War, Army |
Roll of Honour James Patrick Purcell
Location on the Roll of Honour
James Patrick Purcell's name is located at panel 20 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Personal Service Records
For information about obtaining service records please see National Archives of Australia - Personal service records .
War Graves
The Office of Australian War Graves has the location and other information about war graves and memorials. Search the records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for details about First and Second World War graves.
Roll of Honour name projection
James Patrick Purcell's name will be projected onto the exterior of the Hall of Memory on:
- Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 11.59 pm
- Tuesday, 16 June 2026 at 7.01 pm
- Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 8.27 pm
- Monday, 23 November 2026 at 2.41 am
For more information view the Roll of Honour name projections page.
Please note: These dates and times are estimates. The actual time of projection could also change as a result of weather and other factors, so it is advisable to check closer to the date. In the rare event of a temporary loss of electrical power, the names scheduled for display in that period will not appear until the next time listed.