| Regimental number | 26948 |
| Place of birth | North Fremantle Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Apprentice blacksmith |
| Address | Mt Lawley, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Mettam, 101 Railway Parade, Mt Lawley, Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | 38th Battery Australian Field Artillery |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 24, Reinforcement 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/134/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 21 |
| Place of burial | Daours Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot IV, Row b, Grave No.7), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 17 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Arthur and Margaret METTAM. Native of Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
