| Regimental number | 6284 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Address | 109 Burlington Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 38.7 |
| Height | 5' 11.25" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister-in-Law, Eliza Merchant, 263 Miller Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Medic', 24 August 1918; disembarked Sydney, 9 October 1918; discharged (medically unfit: rheumatism), Sydney, 11 December 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MERCHANT Walter |