| Regimental number | 4172 |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Address | 33 Kelly Street, Battery Point, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Merchant, 33 Kelly Street, Battery Point, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | 16 May 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 24 March 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/62/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 17 July 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | aem & BC |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
