Royal Military Police

Cap Badge of the Royal Military Police (Queen Elizabeth II)
Soldier Details:
Surname: Matthews
Initials:   W.C.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  22602692
Notes:   RMP. Died 17/8/1953. Cause of death not known, Germany. Age 20. Inscription on gravestone: In our hearts he is always near, still missed and ever dear. RIP. Grave Reference: Plot 4 Row B Grave 1. Born 3/9/1933. He died in a road traffic accident whilst serving with 1 (British) Corps Provost Company. Walter Charles Matthews.

Casualty Details:
Date Killed: 19th August 1953
Company: UNKNOWN
Cemetery: HANOVER MILITARY CEMETERY   GERMANY
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