Merv Yelland

1906–1931 (age 25)

Biography

Merv Yelland was an Australian rules football player who showed great promise in the sport during the early 20th century. Though his life was cut short, his talent and passion for the game left an impression on those who knew him.

Yelland was laid to rest at Box Hill Cemetery in 1931, where his memory is preserved among the community he served through his athletic endeavors.

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