| Regimental number | 147 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Tenterfield PO, Tenterfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26.4 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Weight | 149 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S Merchent, Tenterfield PO, Tenterfield, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Osterley', 31 January 1918; disembarked, Sydney, 15 April 1918; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, right leg), Sydney, 17 May 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MERCHENT Walter |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
