Regimental number | 2332 |
Place of birth | Goulburn New South Wales |
Other Names | George Matheson |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Wool presser |
Address | 29 London Street, Enmore, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 35 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ellen Hunt, 29 London Street, Enmore, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 34th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of 14th/15th June, 1918, at VILLERS BRETONNEUX, east of AMIENS, this N.C.O. displayed great courage in leading his party into the enemy's trenches, and his initiative and coolness in directing and controlling them during the operation, and withdrawal with the identifications.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |