William Thomas Shannon Merrilees
1897-1977
Born: Peak Hill, New South Wales
Died: Parkes, New South Wales, Australia
1897-1977
Born: Peak Hill, New South Wales
Died: Parkes, New South Wales, Australia
<p>William Merrilees died in 1977 at Peak Hill. He was born and spent his 80 years there except for services with 1st AIF.</p><p>Honorary Life membership of RSL. One of RSL's official buglers.</p><p>Secretary and President of a dozen different organistations. Secretary of Peak Hill Lodge for half century.</p><p>Awarded British Empire Medal for Community Work.</p><p>Married Ella Stafford. Daughter Lesley married Darcy McAuliffe.</p>