| Regimental number | 598 |
| Place of birth | Fitzroy Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fitter |
| Address | North Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward James Merchant, 72 Freeman Street, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Railway Unit, Section 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 15/9/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Australian Light Railway Operating Company |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
