233199 Philip Franey MATTHEWS, MiD, Welsh Guards seconded to the 2 Hampshire Regiment

Casualty
Second Lieutenant MATTHEWS, PHILIP FRANEY
Service Number 233199
Died 02/12/1942
Aged 21
Welsh Guards seconded to the 2nd Bn. Hampshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Son of Arthur M. Matthews, and of Gladys B. Matthews, of Mere, Wiltshire.
Commemorated at MEDJEZ-EL-BAB MEMORIAL
Location: Tunisia
Number of casualties: 1956
Cemetery/memorial reference: Face 14.

 

Personal Number: 233199
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Name: Philip Franey MATTHEWS
Unit: Welsh Guards


London Gazette : 19 May 1942
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35562/supplement/2166/data.pdf
FOOT GUARDS.
The undermentioned Cadets to be 2nd Lts. and May 1942:—
W. G'ds.
Philip Franey MATTHEWS (233199).

London Gazette : 8 November 1945
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37340/supplement/5433/data.pdf
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field: —
Foot Guards.
W. G'ds.
Lt. P. F. MATTHEWS (233199) (killed in action).