Cllr Graham Ewart Matthews born and brought up in Bognor Regis, married a Bognor Regis girl in 1961, still married, two boys , 6 grandsons. Boys' secondary education F.C.C.

24 years service Royal Navy then most of his remaining employed time with Rosemount,  Bognor Regis. Heavily involved in The Royal British Legion for 49 years, and a Felpham Parish Councillor since May 2008.