| Regimental number | 44759 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Auckland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Compositor |
| Address | 27 Vermont Street, Ponsonby, Auckland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, A J Matheson, 27 Vermont Street, Ponsonby, Auckland |
| Previous military service | No 7 Company (Auckland Division) New Zealand Garrison Artillery, Territorial Force (still serving at time of enlistment) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Auckland |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 24th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Auckland Infantry Regiment, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 81 Devon on |
| Final rank | Lance Corporal |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 76062 Sergeant Leslie MATHESON, New Zealand Army Educational Department. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 57 |
| Place of burial | Auckland |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 59, p. 6 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805 |