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John Francis MATTHEWS

Regimental number3725
Place of birthMitcham, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationDriver
AddressArnold Street, Mitcham, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs M A Matthews, Arnold Street, Mitcham, South Australia
Enlistment date3 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on 2 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll16th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 7 June 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: George and Mary MATTHEWS
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Date of death31 March 1935
Age at death38
Place of burialWest Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia

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