| Regimental number | 2539 |
| Place of birth | Gunnedah, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Boarding House, Stanwell Park, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33.4 |
| Height | 5' 11.25" |
| Weight | 176 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, George Curran, Gunnedah, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Kiama, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Soudan', 12 May 1919; disembarked Sydney, 31 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 2 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as CULLEN. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CURRAN Joseph Michael |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
