Roy Sydney Tyson MATTHEWS

Regimental number11879
Place of birthMaffra Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGrazier
AddressBlaramathal, St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinBrother, J T Matthews, Eurolie Station, Hay, New South Wales
Enlistment date2 December 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 4, Reinforcement 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Division Artillery
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 1 October 1918

FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'At Hargicourt, west of Bellicourt on night 26th-27th September 1918, he was in charge of the ammunition supply to a forward battery position, which was to be occupied by his battery. On the outskirts of Hargicourt a heavy enemy barrage was placed on the road, resulting in heavy casualties to drivers and horses. Owing to his cool courage and control, the ammunition was safely delivered at the seleted position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal