Francis John MERRETT

Regimental number1869
Place of birthAdelaide South Australia
ReligionChurch of Christ
OccupationLabourer
AddressHolland Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Selina Jane Merrett, 139 Gilles Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Enlistment date22 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name43rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/60/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 12 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll43rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 27 April 1919
Date of death27 April 1930
Age at death31
Place of burialAIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia