| Regimental number | 3582 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Club steward |
| Address | 222 Havelock Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Richard Edward Matthews, 222 Havelock Street, West Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 11th April 1917 near BULLECOURT Private MATTHEWS who is a Battalion Stretcher Bearer did excellent work in bringing in the wounded from the front line under fire. Although this Battalion was not taking part in the attack Private MATTHEWS was scout all day bringing back wounded. At 6 p.m. he was told by the R.M.O. to rest, but although tired out, he insisted on going on with the work until all the wounded had ben brought in. He set a very fine example of courage, unselfishness and endurance, and was of great assistance in this dangerous work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Bowral Cemetery |