| Regimental number | 8006 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | S S teacher |
| Address | 'Ottawa', 16 Oak Grove, Ripponlea, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Olinda Merlin, 'Ottawa', 16 Oak Grove, Ripponlea, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 6, Battery 16 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Died of disease |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 27 |
| Place of burial | Hem Communal Cemetery (Grave by entrance gate), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 14 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: W. and C. MERLIN, 522 Egdeard Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
