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We remember Donald Matheson
We remember Donald Matheson
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Duplicate of Donald Matheson
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
John Matheson
Source:8500062
1st December 1890
1892
sibling
Angus Matheson
Source:8500062
1892
1894
sibling
Christina Ann Matheson
Source:8500062
29th December 1894
1896
1899
sibling
Mary Matheson
Source:8500062
1899
1900
sibling
Murdina Matheson
Source:8500062
1900
1914
enlistment
Isle of Lewis
United Kingdom
Source:8505570
9th March 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8505563
25th April 1915 - 28th September 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Rheumatic fever
Hospital/Institution
Source:8505570
25th September 1915 - 5th March 1916
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8505563
29th January 1916 - 3rd August 1916
1916
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:8505563
5th August 1916 - 5th February 1919
1916
hospitalisation
Malaria
Hospital/Institution
Source:8505570
29th September 1916 - 19th November 1916
1917
appointments
Signaller
Source:8505570
26th August 1917
1919
hospitalisation
Puenomia following Influenza
Hospital/Institution
Source:8505570
2nd January 1919 - February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8505574
8th April 1919
1919
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8500206
3rd June 1919
1919
awards
Greek Military Cross Third Class
Other War Service Award
Source:7903108
21st August 1919
1927
marriage
Marion Grant
Source:7903094
24th February 1927 - 5th August 1949
1927
marriage
Marion Grant
Source:7903094
24th February 1927 - 5th August 1949
1930
children
Shelia Elizabeth Matheson
Source:7903094
27th April 1930
1940
events
Home Guard
Membership Organisation
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8499911
May 1940 - December 1944
service
British Army
Gunner
301443
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:2966878
service
British Army
Siglr
301443
Royal Garrison Artillery
4th Highland (Mountain) Brigade
Source:8499812
1949
death
Not War Related
Heart attack, at the Olton Services Club. I was once told that it was a consequence of rheumatic fever contracted during his war service.
Olton, Solihull, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:7903088
5th August 1949
sibling
Duncan Matheson
Source:8499591
sibling
Andrew Matheson
Source:8499591
sibling
Kenny Matheson
Source:8499591
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
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| First Names | Donald |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Matheson |
| Source | 2966878 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
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| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
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| British Army | 301443 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 301443 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 4th Highland (Mountain) Brigade | Siglr |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Greek Military Cross Third Class | Other War Service Award | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
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| Shelia Elizabeth Matheson | daughter | 27th April 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
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| Isabella Matheson, nee McFarlane | mother | ||
| Andrew Matheson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
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| Duncan Matheson | brother | ||
| Andrew Matheson | brother | ||
| Kenny Matheson | brother | ||
| Christina Ann Matheson | sister | 29th December 1894 | |
| Murdina Matheson | sister | 1900 | |
| Mary Matheson | sister | 1899 | |
| Angus Matheson | brother | 1892 | |
| John Matheson | brother | 1st December 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Grant | wife | 24th February 1927 | |
| Marion Grant | wife | 24th February 1927 |
Media
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Death CertificateCopy of the Certificate of Death left in the papers of his wife Marion Matheson nee Grant. Later Marion Calder.
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Banns of MarriageMy Grandfather was living and employed in Cheshire at the time of his marriage to Marion Grant of Dulnain Bridge in the Highlands of ScotlandContributed by:
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Certificate of MarriageCertificate of Marriage to Marion Grant of Milton Farm, Dulnain Bridge.Contributed by:
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Share Certificate of The Olton Services ClubMy Grandfather died whilst at this club some four years later. I was told that it was a heart attack brought on by rheumatic fever caught during his service during WW1.Contributed by:
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Medal found in the papers of his wife, MarionMarked on the reverse. 4384, GNR. D. Matheson, R.G.A.Contributed by:
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Medal found in the papers of his wife, MarionDated on the reverse 1916 - 1917 No other information about this item is known.Contributed by:
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Medal found in the papers of his wife Marion.Marked round the edge, 301443 GNR D Matheson R.A.Contributed by:
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Medal found in the papers of his wife Marion.Marked with his name, rank and service number on the edge.Contributed by:
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Glasgow Evening News F.C. 1922-3D Matheson in front row. Found in the papers of his daughter, Sheila Evans, nee Matheson.Contributed by:
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Greek Military Cross. Third Class.Medal. No Ribbon. Award published in the London Gazette 19 August 1919, page 10611Contributed by:
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Meritorious Service MedalAward published in London Gazette of 30 May 1919. Rim inscribed: 301443 SIG D.Matheson R.G.A.Contributed by:
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Victory Star AwardDocumentation concerning issue of the Victory Star in 1919Contributed by:
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The Matheson FamilyDonald, his wife, Marion and daughter, Shelia. Taken at the family home in Olton, Solihull around 1946.Contributed by:
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A memoir of Donald MathesonWritten by his daughter. Undated, but judging from the content and handwriting, written in the early sixties.Contributed by:
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From his Service RecordDocumentation from service record dealing with pension matters on dischargeContributed by:
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Taken from Gael Force on Gallipoli by Colin ScottCopy of extract from p569.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 |
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| Herridean Connections | Don61251 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Death Certificate | Don61251 | |
| Banns of Marriage | Don61251 | |
| Certificate of Marriage | Don61251 | |
| Share Certificate of The Olton Services Club | Don61251 | |
| Medal found in the papers of his wife, Marion | Don61251 | |
| Madal found in the papers of his wife, Marion | Don61251 | |
| Medal found in the papers of his wife, Marion | Don61251 | |
| Medal found in the papers of his wife Marion. | Don61251 | |
| Medal found in the papers of his wife Marion. | Don61251 | |
| Glasgow Evening News F.C. 1922-3 | Don61251 | |
| Greek Military Cross. Third Class. | Don61251 | |
| Greek Military Cross. Third Class | Don61251 | |
| Meritorious Service Medal | Don61251 | |
| Discharge document. | Don61251 | |
| Birth certificate | Don61251 | |
| Victory Star Award | Don61251 | |
| Home Guard Service | Don61251 | |
| Home Guard Badge | Don61251 | |
| Royal Warwickshire Cap Badge | Don61251 | |
| The Matheson Family | Don61251 | |
| 1901 Census | Don61251 | |
| Medal Card | Don61251 | |
| Medal card | Don61251 | |
| Medal Card | Don61251 | |
| Donald Matheson | Don61251 | |
| A memoir of Donald Matheson | Don61251 | |
| From his Service Record | Don61251 | |
| Casuality form - Active Service | Don61251 | |
| From Service Record | Don61251 | |
| Taken from Gael Force on Gallipoli by Colin Scott | Don61251 | |
| Nicholson Institute 1914 Football Team | Don61251 |
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