Husband of Elizabeth Ann Matthews, of 31, Ramwell Street, Deane Road, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 78, Commission Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Caught aged 21 as a deserter from Hull since 17/10/1914 appearing before Bolton Magistrates 05/11/1915 to be sent back to his unit under escort. (Bolton Archives: JBO/1/25). Formerly Private 3914, 3rd Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers.
Matthews, John –
Personal details
- Surname: Matthews
- Forename: John
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Deane, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 23
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: July 29th, 1916
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Private
- Unit: 2nd (Regular) Battalion.
- Service number: 7537
- Regiment: East Lancashire Regiment
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Bury, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: St / V / BW
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- Bolton (St. Peter) Parish Church WWI Memorial
- Bolton (Victoria Square) War Memorial and Bolton County Borough Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Book (Hall of Remembrance)
- Bolton Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Printed Book (Library / History Centre)
- CWGC Memorial: Sailly-Labourse Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
- CWGC reference: P. 1.
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 25/08/1916 29/12/1916
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6e/f* S17*