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Francis Joseph MATTES

Regimental number963
Place of birthHay New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLinesman
AddressInkerman Street, Granville, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinSister, Miss E P Mattes, Exchange Hotel, Murrumburrah, New South Wales
Enlistment date24 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll28 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, H Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on 18 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'(E. of Ypres) Excellent services and coolness under firewhile in charge of transport wagon.'
Recommendation date: 8 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 8 October 1918
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death26 November 1969
Place of burialWalgett Cemetery

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