| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Student |
| Address | 203 Wendouree Parade, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E E Matthews, 203 Wendouree Parade, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Promotions |
Major Unit: 22nd Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated: 'London Gazette', 31 December 1918; 'Commonwealth Gazette', 23 May 1919. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer commanded his battalion in an attack, previous to which he had reconnoitred the jumping off ground, and throughout all the arrangements and dispositions. During the attack he moved about under heavy fire, keeping in touch with the situation, directing and controlling the men, and by prompt action in altering dispositions, minimized the losses from shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: [1020] 2nd Lt John Hilbert MATTHEWS, 14th Bn, killed in action, 8 August 1915. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |