Mathew James O'HALLORAN

Regimental number2719
Place of birthLefroy, Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMiner
AddressGladstone, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.6
Height6' 0"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Margaret O'Halloran, Gladstone, Tasmania
Previous military serviceNil ('service evaded')
Enlistment date15 July 1915
Place of enlistmentClaremont, Tasmania
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT Makarini on 10 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll52nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Spelt Matthew James O'Halloran on NR
Discharge date4 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Armagh', 5 April 1919; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, abdomen), Hobart, 4 August 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, O'HALLORAN Mathew James