Basic Details Surname Matthews Forenames Walter Richard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Served Service number WR207890 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Engineers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Railway Construction Troops Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pioneer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pioneer