John MATHESON

Regimental number4147
Place of birthMia Mia Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationRubber worker
AddressMrs Heyens (aunt), 66 Maribyrnong Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Helena Matheson, Heathcote, Victoria
Enlistment date13 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 7 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 December 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal