| Regimental number | 3202 |
| Place of birth | Naracoorte, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Naracoorte, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35.7 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Matilda Katherine Bland, Naracoorte, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Naracoorte, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A57 Malakuta on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1333 Pte Patrick BLAND, 3rd Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 14 March 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Demosthenes', 16 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit: debility), Adelaide, 8 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Derrick Gardens, Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BLAND Michael Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
