Russian AnzacsHenry Matson
| Born | 1872 |
|---|---|
| Place | Finland |
| Ethnic origin | Finnish |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Family | Wife Christina Matson (nee Spargo, married name Gregg), married 1899 in Victoria; children Henry John b. 1900 (served in WWI), Emily Jane May b. 1901 |
| Arrived at Australia |
on 1890s |
| Residence before enlistment | 1898 Baddaginnie, 1900 Echuka, 1903 Euroa, 1909 Outtrim; 1916 Wandin, Melbourne |
| Occupation | 1898 wood-cutter, 1903 labourer, 1909 miner, 1916 labourer |
| Naturalisation | Served as Russian subject |
| Residence after the war | Melbourne |
| Died | 24.10.1918, Melbourne |
Service #1
| Service number | 5655 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted | 15.05.1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne |
| Unit | 21st Battalion |
| Rank | Private |
| Place | England, 1916-1917 |
| Final fate | RTA 21.07.1917 |
| Discharged | 12.11.1917 MU |
| Cemetery | Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery, Melbourne |
Materials
Digitised service records (NAA)
Digitised Embarkation roll entry (AWM)
Digitised application of Living Allowance - Widow of Matson, Henry ex No. 5655 Pte. (NAA)
Roll of Honour (AWM)
Personal case file (NAA)
Blog article
Newspaper articles
Insulting behaviour at Baddaginnie. - North Eastern Ensign, Benalla, 28 October 1898, p. 3.
Terrorism at Outtrim. - Geelong Advertiser, 17 August 1903, p. 4.
Gallery
AWM memorial panel 94