| Regimental number | 4010 |
| Place of birth | South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Other Names | Mathew |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 34 Studley Street, Abbotsford, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 149 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Christie, 34 Studley Street, Abbotsford, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Re-embarked, 23 November 1915; disembarked Egypt, 20 December 1915. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 26 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 2 April 1916. Wounded in action, France, 25 July 1916 (gun shot wound, right shoulder); transferred from hospital (no details recorded) to England, 30 July 1916, and admitted to War Hospital, Dundee, Scotland (gun shot wound, back and shoulder: serious); transferred to 1st Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield, 4 October 1916; discharged from hospital, 26 October 1916. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Wiltshire', 18 November 1916; disembarked Melbourne, 31 December 1916; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, right shoulder, chronic bronchitis), 26 May 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as MORRISEY. See 1575 Matthew MORRISSEY for first period of service. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Bendigo Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
