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| placeofdeath   = Armadale, Western Australia
 
| placeofdeath   = Armadale, Western Australia
 
| enlistmentage   = 53 years, 8 months
 
| enlistmentage   = 53 years, 8 months
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| description   = 5'8" (1.73m) tall; weight 133lbs; medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.
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| height          = 5'8" (1.73m)
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| weight          = 133lbs
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| complexion      = medium
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| eyes            = brown
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| hair            = brown
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| descriptionnote = scar on left hand
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| occupation   = Mill hand
 
| religion   = Congregational
 
| religion   = Congregational
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| address   = William street, Armadale, Western Australia
| relation   = Wife
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| relation   = Daughter
| nextofkin      = Mrs Edith Mathews
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| nextofkin      = Ms. Edith Mathews
| regnumber   = see notes & W85044  
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| regnumber   = see notes & [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5879581  W85044]
 
| enlistmentdate  = 13 Feb 1916 & 28 Jul 1942
 
| enlistmentdate  = 13 Feb 1916 & 28 Jul 1942
 
| rank           = Private
 
| rank           = Private
| unit      = 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion
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| unit      = [[12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]]
 
| fate1           = Remained in Australia
 
| fate1           = Remained in Australia
 
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==World War 1==
 
==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.
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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 Reinforcement 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.
 
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==
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==Between the wars==
 
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).
 
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
 
Electoral Roll entries: 1922 - 1931 at Jarrahdale, mill hand; 1936 at Yarloop, labourer; 1943 at William street, Armadale, mill hand
==War Service==
 
  
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==WW 2 Service==
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On 20 Aug 1942 Ernest was enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Bedfordale, and allocated to the [[12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]]. On 31 Jul 1944 along with the rest of the unit he was placed in the Reserve.
  
  
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]]
 
[[Category:Born Australia ww2]]
 
[[Category:Born WA ww2]]
 
[[Category:Born WA ww2]]
[[Category:timber worker ww2]]
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[[Category:Mill hand ww2]]
 
[[Category:Congregational ww2]]
 
[[Category:Congregational ww2]]
[[Category:12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]]
 
 
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]]
 
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]]
 
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]]
 
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]]

Latest revision as of 20:49, 19 June 2022

Ernest John Henry Mathews
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Personal Information
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
Description 5'8" (1.73m) tall ; 133lbs
60.328 kg
; medium complexion ; brown eyes ; brown hair ; scar on left hand
Occupation Mill hand
Religion Congregational
Address William street, Armadale, Western Australia
Next of Kin Daughter , Ms. Edith Mathews
Military Information
Reg Number see notes & W85044
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 Reinforcement 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.

Between the wars

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

WW 2 Service

On 20 Aug 1942 Ernest was enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Bedfordale, and allocated to the 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion. On 31 Jul 1944 along with the rest of the unit he was placed in the Reserve.


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 or undertake drill without severe pain.


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