| Regimental number | 2280 |
| Place of birth | Merriton, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Washpool near Bundaleer, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Susan Mary Martin, Redhill, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Reported missing in action, 12 October 1917; subsequently reported Prisoner of War, Germany; repatriated to England, 4 (24?) January 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Koroa', 28 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 14 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MATTHEWS Charles |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
