| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 5/9/1915 to 27/10/1915 and (2a) Balkans, 28/11/1915 to 1/10/1918. Formerly Pte. 8 Kings Shropshire Light Infantry. No. 13254 (No is soldiers died 12989), 1/10/1916 transferred to MFP for duty in Salonika, Corps Order No. 17. He was born in Gloucester enlisted and resided in Bridgend. Inscription on Gravestone: Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away, Mother, Father, Brother & Sister. He enlisted 7/9/1914, occupation brick setter. Served Home 7/9/1914 to 4/2/1915, France & Italy 5/9/1915 to 27/9/1918. Died of bronco pneumonia in Faenza Military Hospital, Italy. Home address 36 Stanley Road, Gloucester. His name is spelt Merritt on medal card and medal roll and Merrett on CWGC roll and soldiers died. |
