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Private THOMAS DAVID MERTON

Service Number: 5136
Regiment & Unit/Ship

Australian Infantry, A.I.F.

33rd Bn.

Date of Death

Died 17 October 1917

Age 19 years old

Buried or commemorated at

NINE ELMS BRITISH CEMETERY

VI. C. 5.

Belgium

Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Headstone Placeholder
  • Country of Service Australian
  • Awards Distinguished Conduct Medal
  • Additional Info Son of Arthur D. and Ellen Merton, of 123, Station Road, Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales. Born Major's Creek, New South Wales.
  • Personal Inscription TILL THE DAY DAWNS AND THE SHADOWS FLEE AWAY
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Buried or commemorated at

NINE ELMS BRITISH CEMETERY
West-Vlaanderen Belgium
Number of casualties: 1615
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