Merrilees, Alexander James

Date of Birth1899-01-18
Date of Death1973-05-15
Age74
GenderMale
Birth PlaceAustralia, Western Australia, Fremantle

Service Details

ServiceRAN - Royal Australian Navy
Date of Entry1913-01-31
RankAble Seaman
Official Number3190
Discharged Date1919-06-11
Discharge TypeRun - Discharged for Desertion
Discharge NotesService history card marked not to be reclaimed.
Service Period1913-1918
Active Service (War service)WW1
Service RecordYes
ShipSydney (I) HMAS - Light Cruiser Town Class

Other Details

TingiraYes

Cemetery Details

Cemetery NameEastern Suburbs Memorial Park 12 Military Rd Matraville NSW 2036
Cemetery AddressMatraville, NSW
Demonination/AreaEastern Courtyard Wall
Grave TypeCremation - Niche

Notes

Battle Honours Cocos Island 1914 . Present at the Battle of the Cocos Island.

Sources

Service Record - Australian National Archives DVA Commemoration Details

Contributors

Researched by: Tony Vine