Merton HYAM

Regimental number2346
Date of birth5 February 1890
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationDairy farmer
AddressTerara, Brundel, via Nowra, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28.3
Height5' 7"
Weight141 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Elizabeth Hyam, Terara, Brundel, via Nowra, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date2 August 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/12/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A56 Palermo on 18 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Machine Gun Squadron
FateReturned to Australia 28 June 1919
Discharge date18 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Madras', 20 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 18 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No N70660.
SourcesNAA: B2455, HYAM Merton