Korean War
| Service # | 32885074 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | September 6 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Sergeant First Class Matthews was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean War Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Sergeant First Class Mathews was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of the 14th Transportation Car Battalion, U.S. Army. He suffered coronary thrombosis at Kunsan, South Korea and died on September 6, 1953.