Matthew entered the war in France around 28th November 1914. He served in a Stationary Hospital during the Battle of Mons and later served with the 72nd Bde Royal Field Artillery. Matthew was aboard R.M.S. Leinster when it was torpedoed and died at sea. [Information sources: GWGC and MIC (List of R.M.S. Leinster casualties kindly provided by Philip Lecane)]