| Regimental number | 6086 |
| Place of birth | Laura, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Ironmonger |
| Address | Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.5 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, H J Claridge, Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in School Cadets (Voluntary). |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1 Australian General Hospital 1-6 Special Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Missing in action, Pozieres, France, 1 September 1916. Transferred to Holland, 16 February 1918; arrived in England, 23 February 1918. Married Chrstine Aitken McMURTRIE, 24 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia with wife on board HT 'Demosthenes', 26 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 19 November 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CLARIDGE Mervyn Haywood |