Matthew Kerin O'CONNELL

Regimental number2952
Place of birthWanaaring New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressOrange, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinBrother, Edward Joseph O'Connell, c/o William Landers, Woodlands, Coonamble, New South Wales
Enlistment date21 August 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name57th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/74/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 3 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll57th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 23 March 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal