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We remember Richard Willey Matchett
We remember Richard Willey Matchett
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1887
location
Cape Town
South Africa
parents address
Source:7960510
28th July 1887 - 12th August 1915
1915
enlistment
Cape Town
South Africa
Source:7960510
12th August 1915
1915
service
South African Services
Lieutenant
177646
South African Heavy Artillery
Royal Garrison Artillery - 73rd and 72nd Seige Batteries
Source:7960510
12th August 1915 - 17th April 1919
1917
commission
Regular
Source:7960510
20th April 1917
1918
marriage
Enid Gertrude Matchett born Wylde
Source:7960510
11th September 1918
1920
children
Pamela Elaine Matchett
Source:7960510
28th April 1920
1924
children
Cedric Rupert Langton Matchett
Source:7960510
24th February 1924
education
Secondary Education
Rondebosch Boys' High School
Rondebosch, Cape Town
South Africa
Source:7960510
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:2965131
1928
death
Died of wounds
Carcinoma attributed to 'gassing' in the trenches.
Claremont - Cape Town
South Africa
Source:7960510
21st August 1928
burial
Cape Town - Cape Province
South Africa
Source:7960510
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Willey |
| Initials | RW |
| Last Name | Matchett |
| Source | 2965131 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | South Africa | parents address | 28th July 1887 - 12th August 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Lieutenant | |||
| South African Services | 177646 | South African Heavy Artillery | Royal Garrison Artillery - 73rd and 72nd Seige Batteries | Lieutenant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Elaine Matchett | daughter | 28th April 1920 | |
| Cedric Rupert Langton Matchett | son | 24th February 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Catherine Matchett - born Willey | mother | ||
| Richard Matchett | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enid Gertrude Matchett born Wylde | wife | 11th September 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-12 | 6'1" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1887-09-04 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Photograph - Lt Richard Willey Matchett circa 1917In Uniform following his becoming a Commissioned OfficerContributed by:
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2nd Lt Richard Willey Matchett - RGAIn uniform following his Commission (shown arrowed)Contributed by:
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Lt Richard Willey Matchett with his new Bride EnidPhotograph taken in Dover where Lt R W Matchett was deployed to RGA Headquarters - Records Dept.Contributed by:
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Badge of Cape Town HighlandersBadge Of R W Matchett's Regiment - served 1904-1906Contributed by:
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Cap Badge - South African Heavy Artillery - WW1This is an original cap badge of the WW1 periodContributed by:
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Officers of South African Heavy Artillery - 1915Officers who served alongside Lt Richard Willey Matchett, including Major Walter Brydon (mis-spelt 'Bryden' in photo) - Lt Matchett's former commanding officer.Contributed by:
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The First London General HospitalThis photograph is in a scrap-book once maintained by Lt R W Matchett's daughter, Pamela, below which she has written: "The hospital where Daddy (Richard Matchett) was a casualty during 1914-1918 war, and where Mummy (Enid Wylde) was a VAD & where they met, fell in love, and married in 1918"Contributed by:
Duncan62931
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Settlers from The British Isles to South Africa | Duncan62931 | |
| Red Cross Museum Archives | Duncan62931 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Garrison Artillery | Peter34996 | |
| Photograph - Lt Richard Willey Matchett circa 1917 | Duncan62931 | |
| 2nd Lt Richard Willey Matchett - RGA | Duncan62931 | |
| Lt Richard Willey Matchett with his new Bride Enid | Duncan62931 | |
| Badge of Cape Town Highlanders | Duncan62931 | |
| Cap Badge - South African Heavy Artillery - WW1 | Duncan62931 | |
| Officers of South African Heavy Artillery - 1915 | Duncan62931 | |
| The First London General Hospital | Duncan62931 |
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