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We remember Frederick Matthews
We remember Frederick Matthews
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Harry
Source:8667361
1876
1884
1889
sibling
Ernest
Source:8667361
1889
1890
sibling
Enoch
Source:8667364
1890
1892
sibling
Joseph
Source:8667364
1892
1901
employment
Labourer on railway
Source:8667364
31st March 1901
1901
location
73 South Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8667364
31st March 1901
1904
marriage
Lillian Sargent
Source:8667356
19th November 1904
1905
children
Margory Elizabeth
Source:8667356
2nd April 1905
1906
children
Frederick Ernest
Source:8667356
29th September 1906
1909
children
William Henry
Source:8667356
2nd September 1909
1912
children
Stanley Charles Aubrey
Source:8667356
3rd October 1912
1914
service
British Army
993
Royal Sussex Regiment
5th Bn.
Source:8667349
10th September 1914 - 4th November 1914
1914
location
71 South Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8667349
10th October 1914
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
WR/287428
Royal Engineers
Railway Operating Division
Source:8667356
11th December 1915 - 30th November 1919
1919
location
78 South Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8455974
28th December 1919
service
British Army
Corporal
180925
Royal Engineers
Source:2971996
service
British Army
Corporal
WR/287488
Royal Engineers
Source:2971996
1919
death
An army report described his death as accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.
Egypt
Source:8455974
28th December 1919
burial
Egypt
B.104
Source:8455974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Matthews |
| Source | 2971996 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 South Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th October 1914 | |
| 73 South Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 78 South Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 28th December 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 180925 | Royal Engineers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | WR/287488 | Royal Engineers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 993 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 5th Bn. | ||
| British Army | WR/287428 | Royal Engineers | Railway Operating Division | Serjeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margory Elizabeth | daughter | 2nd April 1905 | |
| Frederick Ernest | son | 29th September 1906 | |
| William Henry | son | 2nd September 1909 | |
| Stanley Charles Aubrey | son | 3rd October 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Matthews | mother | ||
| Henry Matthews | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry | brother | 1876 | |
| Ernest | brother | 1889 | |
| Enoch | brother | 1890 | |
| Joseph | brother | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Sargent | wife | 19th November 1904 |
Media
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Remembered with HonourHe is buried in Kantara War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.
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Royal Engineer's Cap BadgeSergeant Matthews would have worn a cap badge similar to this one.
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Hailsham War MemorialFrederick Matthews is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.Contributed by:
John65615
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Royal Engineer's Cap Badge | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 |
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