Difference between revisions of "Ernest John Henry Mathews"
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Following a Medical Board on 23 Mar 1916 he was recommended for discharge as Medically unfit. He had a pre-existing medical condition - an old fracture to his foot, leaving him unable to march or undertake drills without severe pain. Discharged on 6 May 1916. | Following a Medical Board on 23 Mar 1916 he was recommended for discharge as Medically unfit. He had a pre-existing medical condition - an old fracture to his foot, leaving him unable to march or undertake drills without severe pain. Discharged on 6 May 1916. | ||
==Pre WW2== | ==Pre WW2== | ||
| − | During 1912 Ernest had married in Jarrahdale to Margaret Charlotte Waller ( | + | During 1912 Ernest had married in Jarrahdale to Margaret Charlotte Waller (1882 - 1933). They had five children including William Thomas Mathews (1914 - 1945) KIA New Britain, and Margaret Edith Mathews (? - 1943). |
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Electoral Roll entries: 1922 - 1931 at Jarrahdale, mill hand; 1936 at Yarloop, labourer; 1943 at William street, Armadale, mill hand | Electoral Roll entries: 1922 - 1931 at Jarrahdale, mill hand; 1936 at Yarloop, labourer; 1943 at William street, Armadale, mill hand | ||
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[[Category:Serpentine-Jarrahdale]] | [[Category:Serpentine-Jarrahdale]] | ||
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[[Category:Congregational ww2]] | [[Category:Congregational ww2]] | ||
[[Category:12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]] | [[Category:12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]] | ||
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 19:33, 19 May 2020
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 24 Oct 1888 |
| Place of Birth | Jarrahdale, Western Australia |
| Death | 10 Dec 1947, aged 58 |
| Place of Death | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 53 years, 8 months |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Edith Mathews |
| Military Information | |
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| Date of Enlistment | 13 Feb 1916 & 28 Jul 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
World War 1
Enlisted on 13 Feb 1916 in Jarrahdale. Ernest was sent to Blackboy Hill camp's 55 Depot to undertake basic training, with his intended unit the 13th Reinforcment draft for the 28th Battalion.
Following a Medical Board on 23 Mar 1916 he was recommended for discharge as Medically unfit. He had a pre-existing medical condition - an old fracture to his foot, leaving him unable to march or undertake drills without severe pain. Discharged on 6 May 1916.
Pre WW2
During 1912 Ernest had married in Jarrahdale to Margaret Charlotte Waller (1882 - 1933). They had five children including William Thomas Mathews (1914 - 1945) KIA New Britain, and Margaret Edith Mathews (? - 1943).
Electoral Roll entries: 1922 - 1931 at Jarrahdale, mill hand; 1936 at Yarloop, labourer; 1943 at William street, Armadale, mill hand
War Service
Notes
During WW1, Ernest enlisted on 13 Feb 1916 but did not serve long enough to be issued an Regimental No. being discharged on 6 May 1916 as Medically unfit. He had a pre-existing medical condition - an old fracture to his foot, leaving him unable to march without severe pain.