| Regimental number | 260 |
| Place of birth | Colombo, Ceylon |
| Place of birth | Ceylon |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Vernon Street, Nundah, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Weight | 131 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John McMath, Vernon Street, Nundah, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 21 |
| Place of burial | A.I.F. Burial Ground (Plot I, Row K, Grave No. 16), Grass Lane, Flers, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 119 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Mary MCMATH, "Ceylon", Vernon Street, Mundah, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
