| Regimental number | 2597 |
| Place of birth | Brocklesby New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 'Brocklesby' via Culcairn, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ruby Merkel, 'Brocklesby' via Culcairn, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
