1. Decoration: Mention in Despatches

Gazette Date: 1915-02-17

Gazette Issue: 29072

Gazette Page: 1653

Citation: France & Flanders. L/Cpl.

2. Decoration: Mention in Despatches

Gazette Date: 1917-05-29

Gazette Issue: 30101

Gazette Page: 5326

Citation: France & Flanders. L/Cpl (A/Sgt).

Surname:	Matkin
Initials:	J.
Rank:	L/Cpl A/Cpl
Army No.:	816
Notes:	MMP. J James. 5 Division Ypres & Armentieres. Same Number as Trigwell MFP. Later Pte. 9th Lancers No 9340 and Cpl. 9 Lancers No.L/4505 . Awarded the 1914 Star with Clasp (2/912) and Rose, Victory Medal and War Medal. First served abroad (1) France, 16/8/1914. Extract from the Liverpool Post 18 February 1915. Mentioned in Despatches:- Markin, 816, L/Cpl J Royle, 607, Sergt. G Smyrk, 495.