| Regimental number | 3191 |
| Place of birth | Moonta, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Gas stoker |
| Address | William Street, Brookvale, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 45 |
| Weight | 179 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs S. Merrifield, William Street, Brookvale, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Holdsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt. Allotted to, and proceeded to join 56th Bn, 16 February 1916. Admitted to No 3 Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Cairo, 14 February 1916 (tachycardia); discharged, 4 March 1916. Admitted to No 3 Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Cairo, 16 March 1916 (cardiac); discharged, 18 March 1916. Admitted to No 1 Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Heliopolis, 28 March 1916 (angina); discharged, 10 April 1916. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Runic', 11 April 1916; disembarked, 14 May 1916; discharged Sydney (medically unfit), 14 August 1916. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MERRIFIELD Elijah |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
