| Regimental number | 2947 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Chauffeur |
| Address | Granman via Inverell, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Richard Merchant, Graman via Inverell, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 28 October 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 24 October 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 46th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/63/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Port Napier on 17 November 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 19 February 1919 |