Mervyn BALDING

Regimental number2887
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, C.D. Balding, 'St. Clair,' 19 Lincoln Street, Stanmore, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date5 October 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll5 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 14 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 July 1917
Date of death9 April 1966
Place of burialCoffs Harbour Cemetery