| Regimental number | 4490 |
| Place of birth | Burnley Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | 1 Moore Street, Burnley, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Frank Matthews, 1 Moore Street, Burnley, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Orontes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty at BROODSEINDE RIDGE. During the attack on 4th October, 1917, this man acted as a runner, and without hesitation traversed the most heavily shelled areas with information and despatches. Later, under most trying weather conditions and when his Company was depleted by casualties, he acted as a signaller, remaining on duty without respite for 20 hours, and performing his duty in a splendid manner. He proved of great use in the maintenance of communication from our forward posts.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
