| Regimental number | 763 |
| Place of birth | Clifton Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Fred Joseph Merrell, Down Street, North Ipswich, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Displayed splendid courage and devotion to duty during the attack near ZONEBEKE on 26th September, 1917. His Platoon Commander was wounded early in the attack and this N.C.O. took the Platoon in hand and showed great leadership and initiative throughout, always cool and untiring in his work he greatly impressed all his men. He also did excellent work in the consolidation. By close personal reconnaissance he made the very best use of ground and had his section of the line extremely well organised.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
