Samuel James Mathews
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 24 Aug 1916 |
| Place of Birth | Jarrahdale, Western Australia |
| Death | 12 Feb 1994, aged 77 |
| Place of Death | Swan View, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 24 years, 11 months |
| Description |
5'8½ (1.74m) tall ; 154lbs 69.853 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair ; Appendix scar |
| Occupation | Timber faller |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | William street, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Ernest Mathews |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W10779 |
| Date of Enlistment | 1 Aug 1941 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entry: 1943 at Curtis mill, Bedfordale, mill hand
War Service
Sam's initial contact with the Army was his mobilisation call up on 1 Aug 1941, but as he was in a protected manpower occupation he was not taken at that time. On 28 Jul 1942 he was enlisted into the Volunteer Defence Corps and allocated to the 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion. Along with many others his Army number was reallocated on 7 Feb 1944 from W85045 to W10779 and on 31 Jul 1944 he was placed in the Reserve.
Post War
During 1948 Sam married Alice Duff locally.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 Smailes Mill, Kelmscott, mill hand (living at Wheatley street, Gosnells); 1954 at 37 Oats street, Victoria Park, moulder; 1958 - 1980 at 47 Gibbs street, East Cannington, timber worker.
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