| Regimental number | 3447 |
| Place of birth | Castlefinn, Co Donegal, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 135 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs B Doherty, Caneskanaslane, Castlefinn, Co Donegal, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Taken on strength, 16th Bn, Tel el Kebir, 7 March 1916. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 1 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 9 June 1916. Wounded in action, 7 August 1916; remained at duty. Missing in action, Reincourt, 11 April 1917; subsequently reported as prisoner of war; interned Limburg. Repatriated from Germany; arrived in England, 14 December 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board 'Ascanius', 24 March 1919; disembarked Western Australia, 17 March 1919; discharged, 17 May 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DOHERTY Michael |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
