Basic Details Surname Matthews Forenames Edwin Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 26047 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R. Defence Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) L. Cpl Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Defence Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial