The KING has been graciously pleased; on the advice of His Majesty's Australian Ministers, 'to approve the Posthumous award of the. GEORGE CROSS, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services whilst a prisoner-of-war in Japanese hands:-
VX.24597
Captain
MATTHEWS Lionel Colin
M.C.
Australian Military Forces
George Cross
Whilst Japanese Prisoner of War
Reference
The London Gazette - 38134
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