Background
M A T THEWS, Frank Broadwood was born in Romford, Essex.
M A T THEWS, Frank Broadwood was born in Romford, Essex.
1 Harrow.
Joined 4th King’s Own Royal Regiment, 1877. Captain, 1885; Major, 1893. Baronet Lieutenant - Colonel, 1900.
Lieutenant-Colonel, 1900.
Adjutant 2nd Battalion King’s Own Regiment, 1879-1886. Adjutant, 4th Battalion, 1891-1896.
Served in Zulu War, 1879 (medal and clasp). South African War, 1899-1901 (despatches, Baronet Lieutenant-Colonel, Queen's medal, 5 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order).
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900: Lieutenant-Colonel Commanding 2nd Battalion The King’s Owrn Royal Lancaster Regiment.
Club: Naval and Military.
Spouse 1889, Edith Mabel Warner,daughter of R. G. Price, of 26 Hyde Park Gardens, West.