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We remember Harold Matthews
We remember Harold Matthews
Timeline
Timeline
1915
service
British Army
Private
19849
The King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry)
Source:2972750
5th October 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2972750
5th October 1915
service
British Army
Sapper
155746
Royal Engineers
Source:2972750
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:2972750
21st September 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Matthews |
| Source | 2972750 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19849 | The King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry) | Private | ||
| British Army | 155746 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Woburn Sands local history website | Paul33503 |
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