| Service number | 1813 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Provisional Sergeant |
| Roll title | 5 Pnr Bn [Pioneer Battalion] - 2 to 5 Reinforcements (April-September 1916) |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Date of Embarkation | 1916-04-11 |
| Place of embarkation | Adelaide |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT Aeneas A60 |
First World War Embarkation Roll William Arnold Purvis
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