| Regimental number | 22632 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles Matthews, Rapaura, Blenheim |
| Rank on embarkation | Sergeant |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1915, 10th Reinforcements to 1st Battalion, E Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Aparima on |
| Final rank | Corporal |
| Final unit | New Zealand Cyclist Corps |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Operations east of Cambrai 13th October/11th November 1918. For continuous devotion to duty. This NCO on 19th October 1918 led a patrol to novelles supposed to be in occupation of enemy. He found the enemy gone but made a thorough reconnaissance and on his report the infantry advanced. Throughout the operations Corporal Matthews has shown commendable courage and devotion to duty in carrying out missions of a difficult and dangerous nature.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 27 |