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William Lanley MATTHEWS

Regimental number3838
Other NamesWilliam Lumley
ReligionMethodist
OccupationGardener
AddressTurnbull Street, Bairnsdale, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinFather, W Matthews, Turnbull Street, Bairnsdale, Victoria
Enlistment date15 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 11 December 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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