| Regimental number | 895 |
| Place of birth | Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 9.25" |
| Weight | 166 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E W Mathews, Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Member for 3 years, Crystal Brook Rifle Club. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Oaklands, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/16/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Berrima', 16 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit: malaria), Adelaide, 2 May 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly recorded on Embarkation Roll as MATTHEWS. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 65 |
| Place of burial | Crystal Brook Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MATHEWS Edgar Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
