Regimental number | 3409 |
Place of birth | Albury New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Bricklayer |
Address | Albury, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, William Mathews, Townsend Street, Albury, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 45th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/62/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *given name Frederick on photocopy |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry as a Company stretcher bearer during the enemy attack near DERNANCOURT, South West of ALBERT on march 28th, 1918. Prior to the enemy infantry attack a heavy artillery barrage was placed on his Company Sector causing a number of casualties. Disregarding the enemy's fire Private MATHEWS sought out the wounded, tended their wounds and carried them to a safe position. His cheery disposition encouraged the men of his Company and his devotion to duty undoubtedly saved a number of lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |