| Regimental number | 3409 |
| Place of birth | Albury New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Address | Albury, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Mathews, Townsend Street, Albury, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 45th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/62/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *given name Frederick on photocopy |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry as a Company stretcher bearer during the enemy attack near DERNANCOURT, South West of ALBERT on march 28th, 1918. Prior to the enemy infantry attack a heavy artillery barrage was placed on his Company Sector causing a number of casualties. Disregarding the enemy's fire Private MATHEWS sought out the wounded, tended their wounds and carried them to a safe position. His cheery disposition encouraged the men of his Company and his devotion to duty undoubtedly saved a number of lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |