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We remember Norman Hirst Lawrence Matear
We remember Norman Hirst Lawrence Matear
Timeline
Timeline
1889
birth
United Kingdom
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28th July 1889
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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service
British Army
Captain
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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1915
death
Killed in Action
KILLED IN ACTION AT THE BATTLE OF LOOS
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25th September 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Norman Hirst Lawrence |
| Initials | NHL |
| Last Name | Matear |
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Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imeon Hirst Matear | mother | ||
| Huon Arthur Matear | father |
Media
Media
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Norman Hirst Lawrence MatearPhotograph printed in King William's College "Barrovian" magazine Roll of Honour.
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NORMAN HIRST LAURENCE MATEARIN MEMORY OF NORMAN HIRST LAURENCE MATEAR FROM LIVERPOOL BORN 28TH JULY 1889 A PUPIL AT KING WILLIAM’S COLLEGE, ISLE OF MAN 1904 - 1905 KILLED IN ACTION AT THE BATTLE OF LOOS 25TH SEPTEMBER 1915 AGED 26Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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2nd Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 2nd Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | David1424 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Norman Hirst Lawrence Matear | King68169 | |
| NORMAN HIRST LAURENCE MATEAR | King68169 |
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