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Frederick MATSON

Regimental number3866
Place of birthSemaphore, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressYorketown, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Height5' 6"
Weight145 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mrs Harriet Moore, Ansell Street, Semaphore, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date5 October 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 7 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Discharge date30 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Armagh', 5 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 30 June 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death17 December 1969
Age at death83
Place of burialEnfield Memorial Park, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, MATSON Frederick

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