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James MATTHEWS

Regimental number1977
Place of birthToodyay Western Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressNortham, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinW Matthews, Toodyay, Western Australia
Enlistment date20 January 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll30 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 26 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll51st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 February 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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