| Regimental number | 1575 |
| Place of birth | South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 149 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Morrissey, 34 Studley Street, Abbotsford, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 4010 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Joined 8th Bn, Gallipoli, 8 May 1915. Admitted to 16th Stationary Hospital, 15 May 1915 (venereal disease: syphilis); transferred to Hospital Ship, 16 May 1915; admitted to Abbassia Detention Hospital, 8 June 1915; discharged from hospital, 3 July 1915. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ballarat', 6 August 1915 (venereal disease); disembarked Melbourne, 6 August 1915. Re-embarked, 23 November 1915, as 4010, 6th Bn, 12th Reinforcements. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | See 4010 Matthew Patrick MORRISSEY for second 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
