Basic Details Surname Matthews Forenames Godfrey Escourt Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours CB CMG Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 198TH INFANTRY BRIGADE Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Brigadier-General Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Brigadier General Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death La Bassee Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 12 Age at death 50 Manner of death as stated Mortally wounded Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial