Honour Roll

Mathews, John William

Rank/Rate/Branch
Able Seaman
Location
VIC, AUSTRALIA
Force
RAN
Service Number
21757
Date of Enlistment
Home Port/Port Division
Melbourne, VIC
Memorial Location
Panel 57, Column 1
Date of Birth
(died age 21)
Place of Birth
North Carlton, VIC
Next of Kin
Son of Hamilton Henry and Nellie Elizabeth Mathews, of Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia
Photo of Mathews, John William

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Able Seaman John William Mathews Photo submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
Able Seaman John William Mathews Photo submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
Able Seaman John William Mathews Photo submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
Able Seaman John William Mathews Photo submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
Able Seaman John William Mathews Photo submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
John Mathews (left) and Fred Pelham (Frederick Charles Pelham) on the Vampire where they both trained. They were also on the HMAS Sydney together. 1938. Photo submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
The Pelham Family (including Fred Pelham) from The Mercury Newspaper in Hobart. Photo submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
John - Brighton Grammar admission for his last year of school. Photo submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
John - Brighton Grammar photo. Submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
John - Naval Consent signed by his Uncle William Hamilton Mathews. Photo submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
Telegram dated 26/11/41. Submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
King George letter from Buckingham Palace. Submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
Brighton Grammar Honour Roll (school in Brighton in Victoria). Submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
Brighton Grammar Honour Roll. Charles Albert Newman (known as Peter) Brighton Grammar and HMAS Sydney with John. Honour Roll information at Brighton Grammar - list, magazine, and school archives. Submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
HMAS Sydney Memorial Garden, Anglican Church, Murray River, Pinjarra, Western Australia. The dedication was on 19/2/1995 - organized by school mates, friends, and family of those remembered. Service held Sunday 19/2/1995 Wonderful dedication of the rose garden in 39C degree heat. Submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
List re the Memorial Garden of those with crosses and memorial roses. Submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
Shrine of Remembrance - James Pickering, brother of John William Mathews August 9, 1995, after a service commemorating 'Lost Souls'. Submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
Calendar sent by John Mathews (sent November 1941). Submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
Card sent by John (front). Submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
Card sent by John (rear). Submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
Card sent by John (front). Submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
Card sent by John (inside). Submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
Italian cruiser (front of photo). Submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
Italian cruiser (back of photo). Submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham - Commander in Chief Mediterranean Battle Fleet (front of photo). Submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham (back of photo). Submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece)..
John William Mathews Biography. Submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece).. (in PDF format)
Last letter from John William Mathews (01/11/41). Submitted by Helen Babauta (Niece).. (in PDF format)

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