| Regimental number | 3773 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Grangemoth, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.2 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Matthew Abbot, 250 Dundas Street, Grangemouth, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Cyclists' Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karmala', 1 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 8 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W237605. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ABBOTT Matthew |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
