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We remember Matthew Lomas
We remember Matthew Lomas
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
John Lomas
Source:6623360
1878
1880
sibling
Mary Lomas
Source:6623360
1880
1887
1893
sibling
Lilian Lomas
Source:6623360
1893
1914
marriage
Laura Maude
Source:5491378
1st August 1914
1914
dates
Age 27
Source:5491378
2nd September 1914
1914
employment
Warehouseman
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:5491378
2nd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:5491378
2nd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
6773
Manchester Regiment
16th Battalion/ 1st City
Source:5491378
2nd September 1914 - 29th August 1916
1915
children
Laura Lomas
Source:5491378
11th August 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound right arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:5491378
15th May 1916 - 15th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
27029
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:5491378
29th August 1916 - 15th October 1916
service
British Army
Private
6773
Manchester Regiment
Source:2699095
service
British Army
Private
27029
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:2699095
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5491378
location
4, New Street Moston, Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5491378
1916
death
Died of wounds
Presumed wounded in the action north east of Schwaben Redoubt, near Thiepval on 14th October 1916. Evacuated to the 49th Casualty Clearing Station.
Contay
France
Source:5491378
15th October 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Matthew |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Lomas |
| Source | 2699095 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, New Street Moston, Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6773 | Manchester Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 27029 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 6773 | Manchester Regiment | 16th Battalion/ 1st City | Private | |
| British Army | 27029 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Lomas | daughter | 11th August 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Lomas | mother | ||
| George Lomas | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Lomas | brother | 1878 | |
| Mary Lomas | sister | 1880 | |
| Lilian Lomas | sister | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Maude | wife | 1st August 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Photo of C Company X PlatoonPhoto of men of 16th Battalion C Company X Platoon including Matthew Lomas.Contributed by:
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Reverse envelope letter from Sister LilianReverse of envelope sent by Lilian LomasContributed by:
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Front envelope Lilian LetterFront envelope of letter from Lilian Lomas (sister) to Matthew Lomas (brother).Contributed by:
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Second Page letter Lilian Lomas to Matthew LomasSecond page of letter dated 13th September 1916.Contributed by:
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Tower of London 2014Blood Swept Lands and Fields of Red installation. Centenary commemorations WW1.Contributed by:
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Grave Contay Cemetery.Wreath laid on behalf of all the decedents of Matt's brother John Lomas, for the Centenary Battle of the Somme and Matt's centenary in October 2016.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Carol3254 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Carol3254 | |
| Manchester Regiment city battalions 1914-1916 Transcription | Carol3254 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Carol3254 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Carol3254 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Carol3254 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Carol3254 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Carol3254 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Carol3254 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 16th Battalion Manchester Regiment | Carol3254 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Platoon List | Carol3254 | |
| Photo of C Company X Platoon | Carol3254 | |
| Close up of Platoon list | Carol3254 | |
| Second half platoon list | Carol3254 | |
| Matthew Lomas Grave | Carol3254 | |
| Matthew Lomas | Carol3254 | |
| Reverse envelope letter from Sister Lilian | Carol3254 | |
| Front envelope Lilian Letter | Carol3254 | |
| First page letter from Lilian 13th September 1916 | Carol3254 | |
| Second Page letter Lilian Lomas to Matthew Lomas | Carol3254 | |
| Tower of London 2014 | Carol3254 | |
| Grave Contay Cemetery. | Carol3254 | |
| Contay British Cemetery | Carol3254 | |
| Contay British Cemetery | Carol3254 |
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