| Regimental number | 280 |
| Place of birth | Kilkenny Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | 76 Moray Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Merrin, 14 Gadds Yard, Bellar Gate, Nottingham, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'On 25th April, 1915, and subsequently during operations on the Gallipoli Peninsula, for exhibiting on many occasions the greatest courage and coolness in carrying messages, helping wounded, and bringing up food and water under heavy fire.'
Source: 'London Gazette' No. 6545 Date: Military Medal 'Near STRAZEELE on 15th June, 1918, Private MERRIN was one of a daylight raiding party of one officer and five other ranks under Lieut. MADDOX. The party were being sniped at from a group of posts and Private MERRIN rushed one of the enemy and forced him to surrender. Singlehanded he immediately captured the remaining two men of the post and brought them back to our lines under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 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
