Basic Details Surname Matthews Forenames Edward Philip Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes REGISTER OF BRUTONIANS Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Rifle Brigade Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Rifle Brigade Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death On The Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 16 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Died of Wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds