| Regimental number | 27341 |
| Occupation | Shepherd |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H Z Merrett, 90 Neville Street, Spreydon, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 17th Reinforcements, J Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 64 Devon on |
| Final rank | Sergeant |
| Final unit | 3rd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Buttes New British Cemetery (Joint Grave, Plot I, Row B, Grave No 9), Polygon Wood, nr Ieper, Belgium |
| Family/military connections | Father: 36221 Austin Raymond MERRETT |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 41, p. 18 |