George Samuel Joshua MATTHEWS

Regimental number5136
Place of birthQuirindi New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressCaroona, via Quirindi, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, G Matthews, Caroona, via Quirindi, New South Wales
Enlistment date8 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Makarini on 1 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


'Work at Chuignes on 23 August 1918.'
Recommendation date: 31 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 2 January 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry at Chuignes, 23 August, 1918. When hostile machine guns were enfilading two platoons, he worked along a trench under heavy fire and bombed two machine guns, capturing one and inflicting casualties on the crew of another. By his prompt action he materially assisted the advance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35
Date: 15 April 1920

Date of death17 June 1966
Place of burialTamworth Cemetery