| Surname: | Matthews |
| Initials: | T A |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/12231 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (2a) Balkans, 5/6/1916 to 25/6/1917. F19/4/1915 he enlisted as a Pte. 1/8 Hampshire Regt. No. 2385, occupation Police Constable, address: 97 Rorth Street, Brighton, Sussex, Chief Constable Brighton and 15/184 Batts Cottages, Albert Street, Shanklin Isle of Wight, 19/4/1915 invalided from Egypt, transferred to MFP date not known, 30/4/918 discharged to B reserve. Info from Pension Index Cards: Matthews, Thomas Arthur, MFP, P/12231, Hampshire Regt, 30/4/1918, 11/M/1032, 97 North Street, Brighton, Stamp: Ad 17/4/1918 at 27/6d from 1/5/1918 to 28/5/1918, Chelsea No. VV50.1186, received 25/4/1918. Also Matthews, L/Cpl, Thomas, P/12231, case no. MVO 1186, DD's to SE Region 30/9/1919, regional No. 11/M10321. Thomas Arthur Matthews. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/65 May 13, 1918) |
| Citation: | Badge No. 393117. Enlisted 19/4/1915, discharged 30/4/1918. Army Order 265 of 1917. Sec B. Age 26years 0months. Served abroad. |