| 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 |