Regimental number | 454 |
Place of birth | Brunswick, Victoria |
School | Ascot Vale and Hawthorn State Schools, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 34 Park Grove, Burnley, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, Henry Marchan, 34 Park Grove, Burnley, Victoria |
Previous military service | Served in Yarra Borderers AMF for 2 years and Senior Cadets previously. |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | He was one of the first to join the original 6th Battn. |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Place of death or wounding | Gallipoli, Turkey |
Age at death | 21 |
Age at death from cemetery records | 21 |
Place of burial | No Known Grave |
Commemoration details | Helles Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 47 |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Henry and Sarah MARCHAM (nee Southwick), 34 Park Grove, Burnley, Victoria |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |