| Service number | 96 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 1st South Australian Mounted Rifles |
| Service | Colonial Military Forces |
| Conflict/Operation | South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) |
| Date of Death | 07 April 1900 |
| Place of Death | Deelfontein, Great Karoo, Northern Cape, South Africa |
| Cause of Death | Died |
| Source | AWM142 Roll of Honour cards, War in South Africa, 1899-1902 |
Roll of Honour Francis George Matthews
Location on the Roll of Honour
Francis George Matthews's name is located at panel 3 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
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