| Surname: | Matkin |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | L/Cpl A/Cpl |
| Army Number: | 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. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 29072 Page: 1653 Feb. 17, 1915) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. L/Cpl. |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 30101 Page: 5326 May 29, 1917) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. L/Cpl (A/Sgt). |