Husband of Mrs. Victoria Vuyiseka Matrose, of Queenstown. Father of daughters Aphelele Matrose and Khanyisa Matrose and only son Sisa Matrose. ref. SANDF 1997 Roll of Honour
LG Sup 17 September 1917 pg. 9577 - serving with East Surrey Regiment - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty under heavy shell fire. He was instrumental in saving the lives of several NCOs and men of his company who had been buried in a tunnel by an enemy bombardment. He was severely wounded whilst engaged on this duty."