Regimental number | 1670 |
Place of birth | Horsham Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | St Helen's Plains, via Horsham, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Father, Samuel Matheson, St Helen's Plains, via Horsham, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 38th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 12th October 1917, East of Ypres, he displayed conspicuous devotion to duty in action. When in an advanced position, and his Unit had suffered very severe casualties, he took charge of the situation round his Post, rallied those who were left and by his coolness and courage, inspired confidence in all around him and so organised the position that it was held in the face of strong enemy opposition. The position at this point was serious, owing to the heavy casualties amongst leaders and Private MATHESON'S prompt and courageous action at a critical time saved the situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Green Lake Cemetery |