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We remember William John Matthews
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1882
sibling
Sarah J. Matthews
Source:8807127
1882
1884
sibling
Elizabeth H. Matthews
Source:8807127
1884
1889
sibling
Agnes M. Matthews
Source:8807127
1889
1891
sibling
Charles Ellis Matthews
Source:8807136
1891
1893
1895
sibling
Bertie Harry Matthews
Source:8807136
1895
1896
sibling
Ellen Matthews
Source:8807127
1896
1901
location
Cambridge Road, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8807127
1st April 1901
1911
employment
House-boy domestic
Trumpington, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:8807136
3rd April 1911
1911
location
High Street, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8807136
3rd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Wimbledon
United Kingdom
Source:9610312
8th December 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded in action
Hospital/Institution
Source:9610328
14th November 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in action
Hospital/Institution
Source:9610328
5th May 1917
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8807507
21st March 1918
1918
commission
Temporary
Source:9616694
19th May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Suffolk Regiment
Source:8807230
19th May 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Suffering from trench fever
Hospital/Institution
Source:8807507
26th July 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8807507
1st October 1918
1919
discharge
Source:8807217
4th February 1919
1919
marriage
Polly Harmour
Source:8807181
1919
1927
location
5 Searle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8807177
1927
service
British Army
Acting Sergeant
326837
Suffolk Regiment
Source:8807174
1989
death
Not War Related
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:9412567
January 1989
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Matthews |
| Source | 2976017 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Searle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1927 | |
| Cambridge Road, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| High Street, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 326837 | Suffolk Regiment | Acting Sergeant | ||
| British Army | Suffolk Regiment | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Matthews | father | ||
| Elizabeth Hannah Matthews | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah J. Matthews | sister | 1882 | |
| Elizabeth H. Matthews | sister | 1884 | |
| Agnes M. Matthews | sister | 1889 | |
| Ellen Matthews | sister | 1896 | |
| Charles Ellis Matthews | brother | 1891 | |
| Bertie Harry Matthews | brother | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polly Harmour | wife | 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-08 | 5'6" |
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Lieut. W. J. Matthews, Cambridgeshire Regiment"Lieut. W. J. Matthews, of Trumpington, Cambs. Regt., was awarded the Military Medal for excellent work as a runner on 21st March" - extract from caption to photograph published in Cambridge Independent Press, 23 August 1918, p.6
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William John Matthews D.C.M., M.M.Great Uncle William outside his flat taken late 1970's / early 1980'sContributed by:
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Service Record extractEntry from his service record showing postings etc. Wounded with the Cambridgeshire Regiment 14/11/1916 at St Pierre Divion and again 05/05/1917 near YpresContributed by:
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Service record entryCopy of the original hand-written note from his commanding officer Lt Col Tuck recommending William for an immediate commission.Contributed by:
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Award of DCMExtract (1) from History of the Suffolk Regiment by Lt Col MurphyContributed by:
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Commissioned in the FieldExtract (2) from History of the Suffolk Regiment by Lt Col MurphyContributed by:
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Promoted to 2nd Lt.Extract (3) from History of the Suffolk Regiment by Lt Col MurphyContributed by:
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Matthews family reunion c.1970L to Rt. : Joan Lowe (daughter of William's sister Elizabeth Lowe nee Matthews), Polly Matthews ( William's wife), William Matthews, Sarah Jane Garner (my grandmother, nee Matthews), Ellen Burbridge ( 'Nellie', nee Matthews) & Agnes Matthews ( see story ref Agnes, William and the death of their brother Bertie Harry Matthews K.i.a. 1917)Contributed by:
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Index card for DCMIndex Card giving Gazette date for the award of 3/10/18Contributed by:
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Attestation formCopy of his Attestation Form. Enlisted 8th December 1915 at Wimbledon and signed off 24th January 1916 for the Cambridgeshire Regiment by Approving Officer, CambridgeContributed by:
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Enlistment Form physical detailsForm giving physical details, dates when he was wounded and the award of his Military MedalContributed by:
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Appointment of CommissionAppointment of his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant 19/05/1918 and posted to 11th Bn. Suffolk Reg't.Contributed by:
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War diary entry for M.M.Extract from the Battalion War Diary listing his Military Medal Award. Both his service number and initials incorrectly entered.Contributed by:
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War Diary entry for D.C.M.Extract from the Battalion War Diary listing his award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal. His service number incorrectly listed.Contributed by:
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St Pierre Divion & The Schwaben RedoubtExtract from the Battalion War Diary showing an October 1916 Trench Map of the trenches around the Schwaben Redoubt and St Pierre Divion where William was wounded on the 14th November.Contributed by:
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Relinquishes CommissionCommission relinquished on account of being unfit for further military service owing to illness contracted while on active service - Trench Fever. Retains rank of 2nd Lieutenant and awarded the Kings Certificate.Contributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth record in Free BMD database | Wendy54828 | |
| Census 1901 England, Cambridgeshire, Trumpington, District 3 | Wendy54828 | |
| Census 1911 England, Cambridgeshire, Trumpington, District 20 | Wendy54828 | |
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 | Wendy54828 | |
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 | Wendy54828 | |
| Marriage record in Free BMD database 1919 | Wendy54828 | |
| London Gazette Supplement to Issue 30830 2 August 1918 p.9245 | Wendy54828 | |
| London Gazette Supplement to Issue 31160 3 February 1919 p.1765 | Wendy54828 | |
| London Gazette Supplement to Issue 30744 13 June 1918 p. 7029 | Wendy54828 | |
| London Gazette Supplement to Issue 30932 1 October 1918 p.11661 | Wendy54828 | |
| Cambridge Independent Press, Friday 26 July 1918 p.5 | Wendy54828 | |
| DCM citation | Adrian149697 | |
| William John Matthews death | Adrian149697 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lieut. W. J. Matthews, Cambridgeshire Regiment | Wendy54828 | |
| William John Matthews D.C.M., M.M. | Adrian149697 | |
| Service Record extract | Adrian149697 | |
| Service record entry | Adrian149697 | |
| Award of DCM | Adrian149697 | |
| Commissioned in the Field | Adrian149697 | |
| Promoted to 2nd Lt. | Adrian149697 | |
| Matthews family reunion c.1970 | Adrian149697 | |
| Medal Index Card | Adrian149697 | |
| Index card for DCM | Adrian149697 | |
| Attestation form | Adrian149697 | |
| Enlistment Form physical details | Adrian149697 | |
| Appointment of Commission | Adrian149697 | |
| War diary entry for M.M. | Adrian149697 | |
| War Diary entry for D.C.M. | Adrian149697 | |
| St Pierre Divion & The Schwaben Redoubt | Adrian149697 | |
| Relinquishes Commission | Adrian149697 |
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We remember William John Matthews
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