| Surname: | Matthews |
| Initials: | R |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 4449767 |
| Notes: | CMP. He was born in Northumberland and resided in Newcastle upon Tyne and formerly served in the Durham Light Infantry. 115 Pro Coy War Diary WO170/3551. 18/1/44 two NCO's (L/Cpl's Matthews and Woodhouse) from one section 10 Corps Pro Coy (115 Pro Coy) attached to this unit (56 Div Pro Coy) killed by shellfire whilst on TCP duty. 115 Pro Coy supported HQ 10 Corps. 115 Pro Coy War Diary WO 170/3551 Cpl Smalley W badly wounded in left arm by shrapnel. Also 17/1/1944 river Garigliano, heavy movement of vehicles to forward positions, road under heavy shelling. Enemy shell exploded at TCP, casualties caused 4449767 L/Cpl R Matthews and 4984624 L/Cpl Woodhouse killed. Casualty List 1364/7, Italy, Killed in Action, 17/1/44. 25/4/85 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Address:- Not Shown. Inscription on gravestone: Tho' we are apart you live in our hearts. RIP. Richard Matthews. |
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| Date of Death: | Jan. 17, 1944 |
| Company: | 115 PRO COY |
| CWGC Link: | 2606234 |
| Cemetery: | MINTURNO WAR CEMETERY, ITALY 🇮🇹 |
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