| Regimental number | 10/3645 |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Next of kin | Brother, J P Matheson, Railways, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery (Plot I, Row F, Grave No 40), Armentieres, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Brother: C.W. Matheson, Dunedin |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 21 |