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We remember Arnold Matthews
We remember Arnold Matthews
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
James Matthews
Source:7645333
1895
1897
1900
sibling
Herbert Matthews
Source:7645333
1900
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:7645333
31st March 1901
1901
location
188 Oldham Road, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7645333
31st March 1901
1905
sibling
Jack Matthews
Source:7645338
1905
1905
sibling
Arthur Matthews
Source:7645338
1905
1909
sibling
Frank Matthews
Source:7645338
1909
1909
sibling
Evelene Matthews
Source:7645338
1909
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:7645338
2nd April 1911
1911
location
278 Oldham Road, Waterloo, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire
India
parents address
Source:7645338
2nd April 1911
enlistment
Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7645344
service
British Army
Private
47745
Lancashire Fusiliers
16th Battalion
Source:6175880
service
British Army
5022
Manchester Regiment
Source:7645344
1918
death
United Kingdom
Source:7193949
Source:6175880
11th November 1918
burial
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7193949
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arnold |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Matthews |
| Source | 2970421 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188 Oldham Road, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 278 Oldham Road, Waterloo, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire | India | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 47745 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 16th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 5022 | Manchester Regiment |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Matthews | father | ||
| Ann Evans | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Matthews | brother | 1895 | |
| Herbert Matthews | brother | 1900 | |
| Jack Matthews | brother | 1905 | |
| Arthur Matthews | brother | 1905 | |
| Frank Matthews | brother | 1909 | |
| Evelene Matthews | sister | 1909 |
Media
Media
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War Memorial Waterloo, Ashton under LyneWar Memorial Waterloo, Ashton under Lyne. His name is on the memorial
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Communities
Communities
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CWGC Burials in Ashton-under-LyneMore about CWGC Burials in Ashton-under-Lyne
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | hazel25799 | |
| 1901 census for Waterloo, Ashton under Lyne | hazel25799 | |
| 1911 Census for Waterloo, Ashton under Lyne | hazel25799 | |
| Birth Index for Arnold Matthews | hazel25799 | |
| UK Soldiers Died in the Great War | hazel25799 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial Waterloo, Ashton under Lyne | hazel25799 | |
| Arnold Matthews | hazel128801 | |
| Died on Peace Day | hazel128801 |
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