| Regimental number | 3168 |
| Place of birth | Napier, New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | 42 Johnson Street, Boulder City, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 171 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs W Mettam, 42 Johnson Street, Boulder City, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Acting Sergeant |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Borre British Cemetery (Plot I, Row C, Grave No I2), Pas de Calais, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 51 |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as METTAN. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, METTAM Albert Frank |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
