| Regimental number | 3142 |
| Place of birth | Christchurch New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Morris Flat, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Joseph Henry Mathews, 408 Armaugh Street, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | 24 June 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 17 October 1916 |