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Soldier Summary

Joseph Purdue

Military History

Rank: Private

Unit: Australia. Australian Army. Australian Imperial Force (1914-1921).

Serial Number: 60748 (AIF); 133007 (British Army)

Medals Awarded
  • Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.)[1]
Notes

Occupation: laborer. Served in AIF 7th Pioneer Battalion and 45th Battalion Royal Fusiliers.

Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Residence[2]Werribee, Vic., Australia
Enlisted [1]05/06/1918Melbourne (Australia)
Won Distinguished Conduct Medal [1]Russia
Wounded[1]09/06/1919Russia
Birth1900 (?)
Sources

[1]Anzacs in Arkhangel: the untold story of Australia and the invasion of Russia, 1918-19

[2]Edward Trombley papers