| Regimental number | 2878 |
| Place of birth | Hillside, Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 141 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Manthey, Hillside via Rosewood, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2879 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Sardinia, 19 October 1918 (mental deficiency); disembarked Melbourne, 27 December 1918; discharged, Melbourne, 22 February 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly entered on Embarkation as MANTLEY. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MANTHEY Joseph Francis |