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We remember Matthew Montgomery
We remember Matthew Montgomery
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Robert Montgomery
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1882
1883
1883
location
Crumyards, Neilston
United Kingdom
parents address
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24th June 1883 - 17th July 1913
1886
sibling
John Montgomery
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1886
1888
sibling
Mary Streaton
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1888
1890
sibling
Helen Hare
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1890
1892
sibling
Margaret Clark
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1892
1894
sibling
Elizabeth Montgomery
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1894
1896
sibling
Janet Patterson
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1896
1898
sibling
Catherine Henderson
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1898
1901
sibling
William Montgomery
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1901
1904
education
Teacher Training
Glasgow Church of Scotland Training College
Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
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October 1904 - 1st August 1906
1906
employment
Assistant Headmaster, Neilston Primary School
Neilston School Board
Neilston, Scotland
United Kingdom
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January 1906 - June 1916
1906
education
M.A.
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
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October 1906 - 21st April 1908
1912
marriage
Edith Winifred Wood
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12th July 1912
1912
location
5 Brig O Lea Cottages, Neilston
United Kingdom
their own address
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17th July 1912 - 20th July 1918
1914
children
Alice Kenworthy Montgomery
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23rd April 1914
1916
children
Robert Montgomery
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21st September 1916
1918
commission
Temporary
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12th March 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9639555
15th July 1918 - 20th July 1918
service
British Army
Private
201758
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
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service
British Army
Private
285047
Seaforth Highlanders
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service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Seaforth Highlanders
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1918
death
Killed in Action
Killed outright by heavy shell as platoon was on way to relieve a Brigade on the line at Marne.
Source:7307520
Source:9640283
20th July 1918
burial
Marne
St Imoges, Marne, France
France
C15
Source:9640283
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Matthew |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Montgomery |
| Source | 3092856 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Brig O Lea Cottages, Neilston | United Kingdom | their own address | 17th July 1912 - 20th July 1918 | |
| Crumyards, Neilston | United Kingdom | parents address | 24th June 1883 - 17th July 1913 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 201758 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | 285047 | Seaforth Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | Seaforth Highlanders | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Kenworthy Montgomery | daughter | 23rd April 1914 | |
| Robert Montgomery | son | 21st September 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Steel | mother | ||
| Robert Montgomery | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Montgomery | brother | 1882 | |
| John Montgomery | brother | 1886 | |
| Mary Streaton | sister | 1888 | |
| Helen Hare | sister | 1890 | |
| Margaret Clark | sister | 1892 | |
| Elizabeth Montgomery | sister | 1894 | |
| Janet Patterson | sister | 1896 | |
| Catherine Henderson | sister | 1898 | |
| William Montgomery | sister | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Winifred Wood | wife | 12th July 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-03-12 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1883-09-04 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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2nd Lieutenant Matthew Montgomery2nd Lieutenant Matthew Montgomery, Seaforth Highlanders
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Matthew Montgomery birth certificateMatthew Montgomery's birth certificate showing that he was born on 24 June 1883Contributed by:
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Matthew Montgomery graduationMatthew Montgomery on his graduation M.A. from University of GlasgowContributed by:
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Matthew Montgomery marriage certificateMatthew Montgomery married Edith Winifred Wood at Neilston Parish ChurchContributed by:
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Matthew Montgomery and familyMatthew Montgomery with wife, Edith Winifred (Winnie), daughter Alice (b. 23 April 1914) and son Robert (b. 21 September 1916)Contributed by:
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Matthew Montgomery and parents/siblingsMatthew Montgomery with father Robert, mother Helen, siblings Robert, John, Mary, Helen, Margaret, Elizabeth, Janet, Catherine and William - pictured at Crumyards Farm, Neilston, Scotland (c1917)Contributed by:
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Matthew Montgomery Army Form B 2079Matthew Montgomery discharged from 6th Seaforth Highlanders having been appointed to a commission in the 5th Seaforth HighlandersContributed by:
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Matthew Montgomery diary extractMatthew Montgomery's diary for the week beginning 14 July 1918 - he was killed at Marne on 20 July 1918Contributed by:
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Matthew Montgomery telegraphsMatthew Montgomery - telegraph from Seaforth Record Office intimating he was killed in action 20 July 1918 and telegraph from Keeper of The Privy Purse, Buckingham PalaceContributed by:
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Matthew Montgomery death certificateMatthew Montgomery - death certificate issued by the War Office on 16 October 1918 confirming he was killed in actionContributed by:
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Matthew Montgomery - letter circumstances of deathMatthew Montgomery - circumstances of his death outlined by commanding officer, killed outright by heavy shell on way to take over a line during the Second Battle of Marne. Also notification of burial at St Imoges.Contributed by:
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Matthew Montgomery - letter re war medalsMatthew Montgomery - letter re award of British War and Victory Medals. Sadly the whereabouts of the medals are unknown.Contributed by:
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Matthew Montgomery - service record extractMatthew Montgomery - extract of Officer's Record of Service Army Book 439 - name, d.o.b., regiment, home address, civil profession, solicitors, next of kinContributed by:
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Matthew Montgomery - service record extractMatthew Montgomery 0 extract from Officer's Record of Services Army Book 439Contributed by:
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Matthew Montgomery - service record extractMatthew Montgomery - Extract from Officer's Record of Services Army Book 439 - showing date of commissionContributed by:
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Matthew Montgomery - war graveMatthew Montgomery's war grave commemorationContributed by:
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Matthew Montgomery - war grave letterMatthew Montgomery - letter from War Office confirming his burial in St Imoges Churchyard, South West of Rheims.Contributed by:
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Matthew Montgomery - plan of burial siteMatthew Montgomery - burial site at St Imoges - it is understood that his burial plot is C15Contributed by:
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Matthew Montgomery - letter to his wife, WinnieMatthew Montgomery - first page of letter to his wife, WinnieContributed by:
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Matthew Montgomery - letter to his wife, WinnieMatthew Montgomery - second part of letter to his wife, WinnieContributed by:
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Matthew Montgomery - Neilston School Board tributeMatthew Montgomery - article from The Barrhead News 6 September 1918 - Tributes to the Late Lieut. Matthew MontgomeryContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Saint Imoges Churchyard, Marne, FranceMore about Saint Imoges Churchyard, Marne, France
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Seaforth Highlanders - 5th BattalionMore about Seaforth Highlanders - 5th Battalion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| University of Glasgow :: Story :: Biography of 2nd Lieutenant Matthew Montgomery | Donna80260 | |
| 2nd Lieutenant Matthew Montgomery | Donna80260 | |
| The Neilston War Memorial Association | Donna80260 | |
| 2nd Lieutenant Matthew Montgomery M.A. Seaforths | Donna80260 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| 2nd Lieutenant Matthew Montgomery | Donna80260 | |
| Matthew Montgomery birth certificate | Donna80260 | |
| Matthew Montgomery graduation | Donna80260 | |
| Matthew Montgomery marriage certificate | Donna80260 | |
| Matthew Montgomery and family | Donna80260 | |
| Matthew Montgomery and parents/siblings | Donna80260 | |
| Matthew Montgomery Army Form B 2079 | Donna80260 | |
| Matthew Montgomery diary extract | Donna80260 | |
| Matthew Montgomery telegraphs | Donna80260 | |
| Matthew Montgomery death certificate | Donna80260 | |
| Matthew Montgomery - letter circumstances of death | Donna80260 | |
| Matthew Montgomery - letter re war medals | Donna80260 | |
| Matthew Montgomery - service record extract | Donna80260 | |
| Matthew Montgomery - service record extract | Donna80260 | |
| Matthew Montgomery - service record extract | Donna80260 | |
| Matthew Montgomery - war grave | Donna80260 | |
| Matthew Montgomery - war grave letter | Donna80260 | |
| Matthew Montgomery - plan of burial site | Donna80260 | |
| Matthew Montgomery - letter to his wife, Winnie | Donna80260 | |
| Matthew Montgomery - letter to his wife, Winnie | Donna80260 | |
| Matthew Montgomery - Neilston School Board tribute | Donna80260 |
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