George Douglas MATHESON

Regimental number1574
Place of birthMagill South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStation overseer
AddressSnowtown, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, John George Matheson, Snowtown, South Australia
Enlistment date9 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).
Recommendation date: 27 January 1919

FateReturned to Australia 20 April 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal