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We remember Matthew Greeley
We remember Matthew Greeley
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1907
children
Henrietta
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12th November 1907
1915
enlistment
St Johns Newfoundland
Canada
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25th May 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8647129
30th March 1916 - 1st July 1916
marriage
Sadie
Source:7018784
service
British Army
Private
1574
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Source:1435426
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1574
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
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1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7018784
Source:8647129
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
H 4
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Matthew |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Greeley |
| Source | 1435426 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1574 | Royal Newfoundland Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 1574 | Royal Newfoundland Regiment | Lance Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrietta | daughter | 12th November 1907 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | mother | ||
| Jabez Greeley | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sadie | wife |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Royal Newfoundland Regiment at the Somme July 1 1916More about Royal Newfoundland Regiment at the Somme July 1 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldier Files for Royal Newfoundland Regiment | Lizbet72994 | |
| Canadian Virtual Memorial | Lizbet72994 |
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