| Regimental number | 5896 |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 223 Victoria Street, Ballarat East, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Geo. A. Mertins, 223 Victoria Street, Ballarat East, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 26th Signal Company Army Engineers |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 2nd Divisional Signal Company, 9th Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22.12.2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Vic, on board H.M.A.T. A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Divisional Signal Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
