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John MATTHEWS

Regimental number15526
Place of birthFootscray Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTelegraphist
AddressSunshine, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 4.5"
Weight126 lbs
Next of kinFather, Frank Matthews, View Hill, Sunshine, Victoria
Enlistment date8 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameDivisional Signal Company 2, Reinforcement 16
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/12/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 20 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Divisional Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of Poona', 28 March 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 14 May 1919; discharged, Melbourne, 28 June 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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