| Regimental number | 1978 |
| Place of birth | Maryborough Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Maryborough, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Matthews, Majorca Road, Maryborough, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 18 January 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 17 April 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 September 1915 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *given name is William |
| Date of death | 27 May 1969 |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |