| Regimental number | 5136 |
| Place of birth | Quirindi New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Caroona, via Quirindi, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, G Matthews, Caroona, via Quirindi, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Makarini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Work at Chuignes on 23 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry at Chuignes, 23 August, 1918. When hostile machine guns were enfilading two platoons, he worked along a trench under heavy fire and bombed two machine guns, capturing one and inflicting casualties on the crew of another. By his prompt action he materially assisted the advance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Tamworth Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
