This officer served as Col AQ at HQ First Canadian Army for a period of six months from September 1944 to March 1945 and was then appointed DAG at Canadian Military Headquarters.

As Col AQ he was directly responsible to the DA & QMG for all matters connected with the administration of First Canadian Army.  He applied himself to these onerous duties width the utmost energy and ability and displayed not only great imagination and resource but exceptional powers as an organizer and executive.

During this period First Cdn Army was engaged in some of the most difficult operations in the campaign and the problems of administration which arose were of the first magnitude. This officer remained completely unruffled under extreme pressure and his ability and drive were to a considerable degree responsible for the efficient maintenance of the army and consequently contributed materially to the success of operations.

The King has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointment to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.for gallant and distinguished services in the field (ITALY).  To be an Additional Officer of the Military Division of the said Order”

Lieutenant-Colonel FB Matthews, Headquarters 1 Canadian Corps.

Canada Gazette No. 53 page 5471 dated 30-Dec-44

The King has been graciously pleased to approve the award of Mention in Despatches, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northwest Europe.

Lieutenant-Colonel/Acting Colonel  FB Matthews, Headquarters 1 Canadian Corps.

Canada Gazette No. 13 page 1427  dated 31-Mar-45

London Gazette 37138 dated 26-Jun-45

The King has been graciously pleased to approve the award of Mention in Despatches, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northwest Europe.

Lieutenant-Colonel/Acting Colonel  FB Matthews, Headquarters 1 Canadian Corps.

Canada Gazette No. 21 page 2251  dated 26-May-45