| Surname: | Matthews |
| Initials: | G |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/8240 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France 6/3/1915. Shown as 25/10/1915 to 12/11/1916 on medal roll page B543. Formerly Pte. 9 Lancers. No. 4354. He has two medal cards one showing as formerly Pte. Royal Lancaster Regt. No. 4354 the other 9 Lancers same No. 17/12/18 medically discharged, no longer physically fit for war service. Info from Pension Index Cards:- SB36. 3/MM/8823. Matthews, George, MFP, P/8240, A/L/Cpl, 17/12/18 to discharge, born 1874, married, 48 Meridian Street, Ardwick, Manchester, 18/12/18 awarded a pension for debility following Malaria, due to 20%. Also:- PWP. Matthews, George, MFP, P/8240, East Lancashire Regt. 4354, 3338, 1639, 17/12/18 to discharge, DEAD 31/3/26, 3/MM/8823, 48 Meridian Street, Park Lane, Ardwick, Manchester. Stamp: Ad: 13/1/19 at 8/3 from 18/12/18 to 17/6/19, Chelsea no. VV50.1895, received 14/1/19. George Matthews. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/96 Jan. 7, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B71438. Enlisted 1/9/1914, discharged 17/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvi)_Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 44years 9months. Served abroad. |