Son of Henry Matthews, of 2, Hanchett Street, Atherton, Lancashire. Previously enlisted at Atherton 30/11/1914 as Private 18603, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, and discharged as not likely to become an efficient soldier 14/12/1914. Enlisted August 1915.
Matthews, John –
Personal details
- Surname: Matthews
- Forename: John
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Atherton, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Atherton, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: Not known
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: Not known
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Gunner
- Unit: 3rd East Lancashire Brigade.
- Service number: Not known
- Regiment: Not known
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
- Conflict: Not known
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- CWGC Memorial: Not known
- CWGC reference: Not known
Local newspaper entries
- Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 03/09/1915
- Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7h