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 |