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We remember Charles Augustus Matts
We remember Charles Augustus Matts
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1900
dates
Age 20
Source:9426818
17th January 1900
1900
employment
Coachman
Source:9426818
17th January 1900
1900
enlistment
Jamaica
Source:9426818
17th January 1900
1900
service
British Army
Private
3909
West India Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9426818
9th May 1900 - 6th January 1912
1912
marriage
Ethel Maud
Source:9426817
25th February 1912
1912
children
Edna Maud Matts, later Rounce
Source:9495250
25th July 1912
1914
dates
Age 35
Source:9426917
3rd December 1914
1914
employment
Soldier
Source:9426917
3rd December 1914
1914
employment
Waiter
Source:9426817
3rd December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
12498
Scots Guards
8th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:9426826
3rd December 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9426817
25th May 1915 - 27th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
12498
Scots Guards
2nd Battalion
Source:9426817
1st October 1915
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9426833
11th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
12498
Scots Guards
3rd Battalion
Source:9426817
11th March 1916
1917
service
British Army
Company Quarter Master Serjeant
228992
Royal Engineers
Source:9426817
6th February 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9426817
6th February 1917
1956
dates
Age 76
Source:9495250
27th February 1956
1956
employment
Carpenter
Source:9495250
27th February 1956
service
British Army
Company Quarter Master Serjeant
WR263260
Royal Engineers
Source:2976968
1956
death
cachexia, carcinoma of oesophagus
14 Fagan Avenue, Mary Brown’s Corner, St. Andrew
Jamaica
Source:9495250
27th February 1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Augustus |
| Initials | CA |
| Last Name | Matts, |
| Source | 9495250 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | WR263260 | Royal Engineers | Company Quarter Master Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 3909 | West India Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 12498 | Scots Guards | 8th (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 12498 | Scots Guards | 2nd Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 228992 | Royal Engineers | Company Quarter Master Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 12498 | Scots Guards | 3rd Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna Maud Matts, later Rounce | daughter | 25th July 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Matts | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Maud | wife | 25th February 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Media
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Charles Matts.Contributed by:
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Distinguished Conduct MedalDistinguished Conduct Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Charles Matts.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Military awards and civilian decorations for the countries of the West IndiesMore about Military awards and civilian decorations for the countries of the West Indies
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Service records of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIRMore about Service records of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIR
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960 | Deborah102878 | |
| Jamaica, Civil Registration, 1880-1999 | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembrance | Deborah102878 | |
| Out of Many One People | Deborah102878 | |
| West India Regiment | Deborah102878 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Vincent96527 |
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