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We remember Walter Gordon Mathews
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1915
enlistment
Fulham, London
United Kingdom
Source:6188160
8th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
61570
Suffolk Regiment
14 Battalion
Source:6188160
8th November 1915 - 22nd July 1918
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:6188145
30th April 1916
1916
marriage
Evelyn Harris
Source:6188160
30th April 1916
1917
children
Walter George Mathews
Source:6188160
10th June 1917
1918
discharge
Source:6188160
22nd July 1918
service
British Army
Private
55337
Royal Fusiliers
Source:2967963
service
British Army
Private
61570
Suffolk Regiment
Source:2967963
1962
death
Not War Related
Fulham, London
United Kingdom
Source:6188160
20th February 1962
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Gordon |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Mathews |
| Source | 2967963 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 55337 | Royal Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 61570 | Suffolk Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 61570 | Suffolk Regiment | 14 Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter George Mathews | son | 10th June 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Mathews nee Downs | mother | ||
| Cornelius Mathews | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Harris | wife | 30th April 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-07-22 | 5'3" |
Media
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Walter Gordon Mathews (1915 photo)He served with Royal Fusiliers and Suffolk Regiment
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Walter and Evelyn Mathews 1916In uniform with Evelyn his wife, Married April 1916Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Dennis33194 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Dennis33194 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Dennis33194 | |
| National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 Transcription | Dennis33194 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Dennis33194 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Gordon Mathews (1915 photo) | Dennis33194 | |
| Walter and Evelyn Mathews 1916 | Dennis33194 | |
| Walter Gordon Mathews | Dennis33194 |
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