| Surname: | Matthews |
| Initials: | L J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/1767 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 24/7/1915 to 16/12/1916 and 14/6/1917 to 16/12/1917. 19/5/1918 discharged medically unfit. Info from pension index cards-: 2/MM/3464. Matthews, Louis James, MFP, P/1767, A/L/Cpl, 19/5/18 discharged, born 1890, single, 20 Winchester Street, South Shields. Pension for neurasthenia (fatigue, anxiety listlessness). Card stamped Dormant. Also:- Matthews, Louis James, MFP, P/1767, 19/5/18 to discharge, Regional No. 2/MM/3464. Stamp: Ad 29/5/18 at 27/6 from 30/3/18 to 18/6/18, Chelsea no. VV50.1323, received 31/5/18. Also:- Matthews, Louis, MFP, P/1767, 19/5/18 confirmation of date to RO, VI.60815, Wesley House, Alanmouth, Northumberland. Louis James Matthews. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/67 June 11, 1918) |
| Citation: | Badge No. 414384. Enlisted 14/6/1915, discharged 19/5/1918. Army Order 265 of 1917. Sec B. Age 28years 5months. Served abroad. |