James Michael Thomas Mathews
From Our Contribution
 Taken from 1934 Armadale AFL team photo | |
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 11 Feb 1913 |
| Place of Birth | North Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 23 Feb 1991, aged 78 |
| Place of Death | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 28 years old |
| Description |
5'3" (1.60m) tall ; 144lbs 65.317 kg ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; dark brown hair |
| Occupation | Carrier |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Prospect road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Patrick Mathews |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W20809 |
| Date of Enlistment | 6 Mar 1941 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1943 at Prospect road, Armadale, carrier. During 1936 had been seriously ill with Typhoid Fever.
War Service
James was mobilised on 6 Mar 1941 in Perth and given Army number W20809. However as a Transport Operator he was in an exempt occupation. On 5 Mar 1943 he was transferred from Area 16A to the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 1 May 1944 along with the rest of his unit he was placed in the Reserve.
discharge date is unknown
Post War
During 1948 James married Alma Dorothea Morcombe (1912 - 2005) the widow of Frank Morcombe, in the local area. Alma died on 21 Jun 2005 aged 93 at Salter Point.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Prospect road, Armadale, carrier; 1954 - 1980 at 5 Third road, Armadale, carrier.
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