Merton James MORPHETT

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Service Number:	23467
Enlisted:	8 August 1939
Last Rank:	Able Seaman
Last Unit:	HMAS Sydney (II) - D48 WW2
Born:	Penrith, New South Wales, Australia, 11 June 1921
Home Town:	Penrith, Penrith Municipality, New South Wales
Schooling:	Not yet discovered
Occupation:	Wood Carver
Died:	Killed in Action, Indian Ocean, 20 November 1941, aged 20 years
Cemetery:	No known grave - "Known Unto God" Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Memorials:	Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Carnarvon HMAS Sydney II Memorial, Carnarvon Walk of Remembrance, Geraldton HMAS Sydney II Memorial, Mosman Bradleys Head HMAS Sydney Memorial

8 Aug 1939:	Enlisted Royal Australian Navy, Able Seaman, 23467
3 Sep 1939:	Involvement 23467, HMAS Sydney (II) - D48 WW2

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