Regimental number | 1331 |
Other Names | MATHEWS |
Religion | Baptist |
Occupation | Correspondence clerk |
Address | Fyvie, Gordon Street, Brighton le Sands, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Robert Matthews, Fyvie, Lamrock Avenue, Bondi, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 17th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A32 Themistocles on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
Fate | Discharged |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He showed great courage when driving the enemy out of our trenches. His fine example gave great encouragement to the men. Though once wounded and twice buried by shells, he insisted on remaining at his post.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |