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Cecil MATTERS

Regimental number1046
Place of birthMoonta, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationWater tester
Address115 Rundle Street, Kent Town, South Australia
Marital statusWidower
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinDaughter, Irene Matters, c/o Mrs. W.J. Rhodes, Holden Street, Hindmarsh, South Australia
Enlistment date5 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll5 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 23 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 11 April 1916
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: David and Susan MATTERS. Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death12 June 1924
Age at death41
Place of burialPayneham Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia

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