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John Eric MATTHEWS

Regimental number1573
Place of birthWoodside South Australia
ReligionProtestant
OccupationWarehouseman
AddressVassal Street, Semaphore, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinSister, Miss Elizabeth Matthews, Vassal Street, Semaphore, South Australia
Enlistment date28 November 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll8 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 19 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 August 1915
Date of death23 August 1953
Place of burialCheltenham Cemetery

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