| Regimental number | 4648 |
| Place of birth | Dunolly, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Southern Cross, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35.4 |
| Next of kin | Father, J E Matthews, Inkerman via Dunolly, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 6 August 1916 (shell shock). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Tresos Montes', 8 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 28 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: V2455, MATTHEWS Edwin |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
