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James Richard MATTHEWS

Regimental number3407
Place of birthSouth Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationIronmoulder
Address59 Magill Road, Stepney, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs A Matthews, 59 Magill Road, Stepney, South Australia
Enlistment date26 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll19 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 27 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Colin and Annie MATTHEWS
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death13 April 1931
Age at death37
Place of burialPayneham Cemetery, South Australia

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