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Richard MATTHEWS

Regimental number2936
Place of birthLiverpool England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSeaman
AddressBrisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs Lilian Matthews, 55 Church Road, Stanley, Liverpool, England
Enlistment date23 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name52nd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/69/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 27 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll49th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 2 October 1917

FateDischarged 22 September 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Date of death5 May 1970
Place of burialRookwood Crematorium

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