| Regimental number | 2699 |
| Place of birth | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Matthews, Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 12 months in the Australian Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces, Laura; resigned. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 28 |
| Place of burial | Jeancourt Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot V, Row C, Grave No. 2), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 151 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Charles William and Ann MATHEWS, Crystal Brook, South Australia. Native of Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as MATTHEWS. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MATHEWS Oliver Broughton |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
