Matthew Frederick SCANLON

Regimental number10784
Place of birthProspect South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationYouth labourer
Address41 Light Street, Thebarton, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs B Newton, Solomontown, Port Pirie, South Australia
Previous military service76th Infantry
Enlistment date7 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 6, Reinforcement 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/34/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 27 April 1919