Difference between revisions of "James Michael Thomas Mathews"
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{{infobox soldier ww2 | {{infobox soldier ww2 | ||
| − | | image =[[File: | + | | image =[[File:Mathews_James_Michael_T.jpg]] |
| − | | caption = | + | | caption =Taken from 1934 Armadale AFL team photo |
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| dateofbirth = 11 Feb 1913 | | dateofbirth = 11 Feb 1913 | ||
| placeofbirth = North Perth, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = North Perth, Western Australia | ||
| − | | death = | + | | death = 23 Feb 1991, aged 78 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Armadale, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 28 years old | | enlistmentage = 28 years old | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'3" (1.60m) tall; weight 144lbs; dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'3" (1.60m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 144lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = dark brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Carrier |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Roman Catholic |
| − | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | + | | address = Prospect road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mr Patrick Mathews | + | | nextofkin = Mr. Patrick Mathews |
| regnumber = W20809 | | regnumber = W20809 | ||
| enlistmentdate = 6 Mar 1941 | | enlistmentdate = 6 Mar 1941 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| − | | unit = 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion | + | | unit = [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
| fate2 = | | fate2 = | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1943 at Prospect road, Armadale, carrier. During 1936 had been seriously ill with Typhoid Fever. | |
==War Service== | ==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. | |
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==Post War== | ==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. | |
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| + | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Prospect road, Armadale, carrier; 1954 - 1980 at 5 Third road, Armadale, carrier. | ||
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Carrier ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Catholic ww2]] |
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:57, 19 June 2022
 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.
Notes