KGV Territorial Efficiency Medal. Stevenson. Royal Artillery. Bridgeton, Glasgow.

Correctly named 722912 Gnr M Stevenson RA

Born in Preston to Alexander and Margaret, Matthew married Sarah Dott in 1913.

He had enlisted into the 3rd Bn Cameron Highlanders in 1914 but was released shortly after due to being unlikely to become an efficient soldier.

An address found for him then is 201 London Road

He attested into the Territorials in April 1929 whilst working as a platers labourer.

An address found for him at that time is 229 Nuneaton street, Glasgow.

He was awarded his TEM in 1933.

He re-enlisted into the TA in June 1939.