Decorations British War Medal Next of kin address England More info On lives his surname is shown as Matthew (not Martlew) he enlisted at Liverpool on the 7/9/18, age 17, in the Royal Marine Light Infantry, Plymouth Division. He served at Deal from 7/9/18 to 13/2/19, when he was invalided. His next of kin is his mother Agnes living at 13 York Street St Helens. There is no mention of reason for his discharge or any awards. 1911 census his mother is a widow and the children are Ephraim (18), Mary Elizabeth (16), John (14), Victor (9), Eli (3), Edwin (2) and Agnes (1 month). He was 5 ft 5 1/2 in tall, fresh complexion, grey eyes and brown hair. Occupation shown as General Labourer prior to joining.