| Regimental number | 187 |
| Place of birth | South Molton England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Exmoor, Jarvisfield, Ayr, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Next of kin | Brother, William Merson, Exmoor, Jarvisfield, Ayr, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 24 November 1917 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/16/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 2 June 1915 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 16 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 16 January 1919 |
