| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR83/101 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 2 wallets: 3 cm |
| Object type | Papers |
| Maker |
Matthews, Leslie William |
| Date made | 1915-1919 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 419/062/016 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Matthews, Leslie William DSO (Major, b.1888 - d.1980)
Description
Collection relating to the First World War service of Major Leslie William Matthews DSO, 22 Battalion. Collection consists of a notebook containing entries for Officer Training School at Broadmeadows VIC, lessons aboard the "Euripides" and later at Aldershot; a field message book containing lecture notes and reports on tactics; plus other papers relating to 22nd Battalion, HMAT Shropshire, Steenvoorde, circular messages, letters of appreciation and a order announcing the award of Matthews' Distinguished Service Order (DSO). Matthews was awarded the DSO in June 1918 for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.