William Ivor MERRETT – Charfield

William Ivor Merrett . Died 1969 aged 74

William Ivor Merrett enlisted in the Royal Navy in 1929 and was a Cheif Petty Officer by the time he left. Serving in many ships such as HMS Achilles and the Victory. He was awarded the Long Service and Good conduct Medal as well and the Kings Sulver Jubilee Medal and his record show exemplary conduct throughout.

His grave is located in the St James Churchend, Charfield, closed graveyard and was restored by Pete who is a Royal Navy veteran himself.