Basic Details Surname Matthews Forenames Walter John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Jack War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 502 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Commonwealth Unit (Primary - Stated) South African (Scottish Regiment) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 4th Battalion 8th platoon B Company Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) South African Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 15 Age at death 40 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action