| Service number | VX24597 |
|---|---|
| Ranks Held | Captain, Lieutenant |
| Birth Date | 15/08/1912 |
| Birth Place | Australia: South Australia, Adelaide, Stepney |
| Death Date | 02/03/1944 |
| Death Place | Kuching, Malaya |
| Final Rank | Captain |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Unit | 8 Division Signals |
| Places | |
| Events | |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Captain Lionel Colin Matthews
Description
Lionel 'The Duke' Matthews (1912-1944) from Stepney, South Australia, had fought bravely in Malaya, gaining the Military Cross before becoming a prisoner of war. In captivity he was involved in secret underground activities until betrayed, tortured, and executed. During this ordeal he 'steadfastly refused to make admissions to implicate or endanger the lives of his associates'.
Collection items
Media
Object
Rolls
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 8 Division Signals
- Conflict
- Second World War, 1939-1945
- Rank
- Captain
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Second World War POWs and Missing Persons:
- Unit
- 8 Division Signals
- Conflict
- Second World War, 1939-1945
- Rank
- Lieutenant
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Honours and Awards:
- Unit
- 8 Division Signals
- Conflict
- Second World War, 1939-1945
- Rank
- Captain
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Honours and Awards:
- Unit
- 8 Division Signals
- Conflict
- Second World War, 1939-1945
- Rank
- Captain
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Honours and Awards (Recommendation):
- Conflict
- Second World War, 1939-1945
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Honours and Awards (Recommendation):
- Conflict
- Second World War, 1939-1945
Timeline
| Date of birth | 15/08/1912 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of death | 02/03/1944 |
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