| Regimental number | 3915 |
| Place of birth | Durhamshire England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Nicholson Road, Canning Vale, Cannington, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Harwood, 3 Plantain Row, New Brancepeth, Durham, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 4810 Corporal William HARWOOD, 51st Bn, killed in action, 14 October 1917. |
| Other details |
Two ships transported men from the 12th Reinforcements. Matthew Harwood embarked at Fremantle on the 'Ajana' on 22 December 1915. War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 74 |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
