| Regimental number | 5380 |
| Place of birth | Elphin, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr J Dolan, Main Street, Elphin, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Fremantle, 17 April 1916; disembarked Suez, Egypt, 14 May 1916; proceeded overseas to France, from Perham Downs Command Depot, England, 9 August 1916; marched in to 1st Australian Division Base Depot, Etaples, France, 11 August 1916; struck off strength of Depot, 19 August 1916; taken on strength of 11th Bn in the field, 6 September 1916. Admitted to 1st Australian Field Ambulance, 12 September 1916; transferred to North Mid Clearing Station, 13 October 1916; discharged to duty, 24 October 1916; rejoined 11th Bn, 28 October 1916. Admitted to 2nd Australian Field Ambulance, 31 October 1916 (rheumatism); transferred to No 1 Convalescent Camp, Etaples, 3 November 1916; to England, 16 November 1916; admitted to 3rd London General Hospital, England, 17 November 1916; transferred to 3rd Auxiliary Hospital, Dartford, 7 December 1916; discharged to duty and marched in to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 11 December 1916. Rejoined Bn, France, 27 August 1916. Found guilty, 12 January 1917, of being absent without leave from 3:00 pm, 4 January to 6:00 pm, 5 January 1917: admonished by Commanding Officer and forfeited 2 days' pay. Marched in to No 4 Command Depot, Hurdcott, 3 May 1917; marched in to No 1 Command Depot, Perham Downs, 2 August 1917; marched in to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 10 August 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 10 September 1917; disembarked Perth, 4 November 1917; discharged, 20 November 1917 (medically unfit: epilepsy). Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DOLAN Michael John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
