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Arthur John MERZ

Regimental number2455
Place of birthPenrith New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressPenrith, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Martha Jane Shepherd, Smith Street, Penrith, New South Wales
Enlistment date11 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name45th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/62/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 24 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Field Ambulance
FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death21 July 1969
Place of burialPinegrove Memorial Park Cemetery

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