Leslie Thomas (Les) MATHEWSON

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MATHEWSON, Leslie Thomas

Service Numbers:	Not yet discovered
Enlisted:	30 June 1915, 9th Reinforcements. Melbourne, Victoria.
Last Rank:	Private
Last Unit:	22nd Infantry Battalion
Born:	Skipton, Victoria, Australia, May 1896
Home Town:	Carrum Downs, Frankston, Victoria
Schooling:	Not yet discovered
Occupation:	Labourer
Died:	Double Pneumonia, Carrum Downs, Victoria, Australia, 29 July 1915
Cemetery:	Frankston Memorial Park and Cemetery Pres., 122.
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World War 1 Service

30 Jun 1915:	Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 22nd Infantry Battalion, 9th Reinforcements. Melbourne, Victoria.
29 Jul 1915:	Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 22nd Infantry Battalion
29 Jul 1915:	Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 22nd Infantry Battalion, Died of Illness.

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Biography contributed by Karen Standen

CARRUM.
The sad death from pneumonia of Les Matthewson, one of the volunteers was referred to with regret by Mr. Keast M.L.A. and his comrades supplied a beautiful wreath with the following inscription:— "With heartfelt and sincere sympathy for our departed brother soldier who gave his life for his country. From his comrades in arms. Carrum." - from the Seaside News, 07 August 1915. (nla.gov.au) (nla.gov.au)

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