African American, Alaska Highway, H&S Company. Born: 30 May 1919, Norfolk, VA. Died: 11 June 1986, Norfolk, VA. Buried: Roosevelt Memorial. Enlisted: 5 November 1941, Richmond, VA. Discharge: 29 February 1944. Education: grammar school. Civilian Occupation: cook and on his death record he had operated a forklift at a Naval Supply Center. WW2 Draft card states that Matthiew has stab marks (scars) on right hip. Spouse: Eva Mae Turner Epps. His mother is Clara Marshall Epps and his father was Pierce Epps.
Serial #33120977