Walter Edward MERCER

Regimental number7550
Place of birthBeeac Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressBeeac, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, E Mercer, Beeac, Victoria
Enlistment date26 June 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 25th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/6
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 21 November 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 9 December 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death1 October 1961
Place of burialKew Cemetery