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Alexander MERTON

Regimental number6836A
Place of birthBallarat Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationGardener
AddressToorak, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation38
Next of kinWife, Mrs. C. Merton, 17 Ross Street, Toorak, Victoria
Enlistment date16 August 1917
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 August 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 20th Reinforcements
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 21 November 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 3 March 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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