| Regimental number | 5697 |
| Place of birth | Port Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Katanning, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Matthew Corcoran, Terowie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Captured at Reincourt, 11 April 1917; arrived in England from Germany, 14 December 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Euripides', 3 March 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Perth, 2 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CORCORAN Matthew James |