MERRITT, Andrew Roy
| Service Number: | 2948 |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 32nd Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Mannum South Australia, Australia, 24 July 1896 |
| Home Town: | Mannum, Mid Murray, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Labourer |
| Died: | 4 July 1941, aged 44 years, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
West Terrace Cemetery (AIF Section) Section: LO, Road: 9S, Site No: 12 |
| Memorials: | Mannum District Roll of Honor |
World War 1 Service
| 11 Apr 1916: | Involvement Private, 2948, 32nd Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '17' embarkation_place: Adelaide embarkation_ship: HMAT Aeneas embarkation_ship_number: A60 public_note: '' | |
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| 11 Apr 1916: | Embarked Private, 2948, 32nd Infantry Battalion, HMAT Aeneas, Adelaide |
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Andrew Roy Merritt was a South Australian who answered the call to serve his country during the First World War. Born in 1896, he was 19 years old when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on February 24, 1916. He was assigned the service number 2948 and joined the 32nd Australian Infantry Battalion.
After his enlistment and initial training, Andrew embarked from his home state of South Australia on April 11, 1916, aboard the HMAT Aeneas (A60), joining the many thousands of Australian soldiers heading to the European theatre of war.
Whilst off duty at Hurdcott about the 27 May 1918 Merritt injured his right knee. The following is his account of the incident at the court of enquiry: On a Sunday morning about two months ago I fell off my bed, and injured my knee. I reported to the O.C. next morning and was sent to No. 3. Command Depot Group Hospital. On the following day I was sent to FOVANT Hospital and operated on the next day. I stayed at FOVANT Hospital for about six weeks and was then sent back to No 3. Command Depot Hurdcott. My knee not being properly healed I was sent into No. 3. Command Depot Group Hospital. Merritt was charged with wilfully hurting himself and given 90 days detention.
Andrew survived the war and returned to Australia departing England January 25, 1919. He was discharged 18 April 1919.
Andrew Roy Merritt died 4 July 1941 and was buried at West Terrace Cemetery.
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