William Robert MATHER

Regimental number1719
Place of birthWestbury Tasmania
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressMaffra, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation44
Next of kinSister, Miss Sarah Mather, Ulverstone, Tasmania
Enlistment date14 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name37th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/54/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 27 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
FateDied of wounds 19 February 1917
Place of burialSt. Sever Cemetery Extension (Block O, Plot V, Row I, Grave No. 1), Rouen, France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
44
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal