Basic Details Surname Matthews Forenames John A Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours MM Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Corporal Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death May Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated Died of Wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds