| Regimental number | 22244 |
| Place of birth | Williamstown Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Turner and fitter |
| Address | 35 Russell Street, North Williamstown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Meatchem, 35 Russell Street, North Williamstown, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant (Wheeler) |
| Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 23, Battery 109 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/133/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Nine Elms British Cemetery (Plot IV, Row A, Grave No. 6), Poperinghe, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 15 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and jane MEATCHEM; brother of Jacob MEATCHEM, 128 John Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |