Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Bank teller |
Address | 202 Autumn Street, West Geelong, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Height | 5' 8.5" |
Weight | 148 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, F Abson, 202 Autumn Street, West Geelong, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
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 | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: 6th Battalion Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front. Wounded (remained on duty), 7 February 1917; 16 April 1918; 19 September 1918 (remained on duty). Promoted Temporary Captain, 7 October 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, ABSON Matthew |