| Regimental number | 477 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Ironmoulder |
| Address | Phelp Street, Canly Vale, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elizabeth May Matthews, Phelp Street, Canly Vale, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 9, Reinforcement 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/14/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 477A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For bravery and devotion to duty in the operations near CHUIGNES on 24th August, 1918. Private MATTHEWS went three times through the heavy enemy barrage in order to bring up ammunition for the Machine Guns. His bravery was an inspiring example to the other members of his gun crew, and by his disregard of personal danger was able to keep the guns firing when their fire was most needed in support of the attacking Infantry.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
