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We remember Matthew George Munden
We remember Matthew George Munden
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Nellie Jane Munden
Source:9178551
26th March 1880
1881
sibling
William Reuben Munden
Source:9178553
15th November 1881
1884
birth
Hudnall, Parish of Edlesborough
United Kingdom
Source:9178551
Source:9178539
2nd February 1884
1886
sibling
Annie Elizabeth Munden
Source:9178551
15th June 1886
1887
education
From an Infant aged 3yrs 7 months to age 12 yrs 2 months, leaving with a Certificate of Proficiency.
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9287720
13th September 1887 - 17th April 1896
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:9178533
5th April 1891
1891
location
- their Grandmother's - 5 Hudnall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9178533
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:9178539
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Striker for Blacksmith
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9178539
31st March 1901
1901
location
37 Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9178539
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Blacksmith Striker
Earl Brownlow
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9178540
2nd April 1911
1911
location
37 Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9178540
2nd April 1911
1913
children
Eileen M Munden - who died aged twenty -
Source:9178784
1913
1913
employment
Railway Porter
London and North Western Railway
Euston, London
United Kingdom
Source:9178568
1913
1913
marriage
Charlotte Georgina Tarvin
Source:9178570
1913 - 1936
1913
location
London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9178568
22nd August 1913
1915
service
British Army
Shoeing Smith
55319
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9178668
19th January 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9178658
19th January 1915
1918
service
British Army
Driver
55319
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9178658
November 1918
1923
location
62 High Street, Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9178602
1923
1923
location
99 High Street, Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9178615
September 1923 - 1926
1926
location
89 Shrublands Avenue, Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9178620
1926
1939
employment
Railway Porter
London and North Western Railway
Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
Source:9178551
29th September 1939
1939
location
37 Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9178593
29th September 1939
1944
dates
Age 60
Source:9178593
26th February 1944
1944
death
Not War Related
On 1st March 1944 his Burial Service took place at St Peter and St Paul Little Gaddesden, after cremation.
Berkhamsted Railway Station
United Kingdom
Source:9178593
Source:9178679
26th February 1944
burial
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9178764
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Matthew George |
| Initials | MG |
| Last Name | Munden |
| Source | 9178540 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - their Grandmother's - 5 Hudnall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 37 Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 37 Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 37 Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 62 High Street, Berkhamsted | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1923 | |
| 89 Shrublands Avenue, Berkhamsted | United Kingdom | their own address | 1926 | |
| 99 High Street, Berkhamsted | United Kingdom | their own address | September 1923 - 1926 | |
| London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd August 1913 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 55319 | Royal Field Artillery | Shoeing Smith | ||
| British Army | 55319 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver |
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 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen M Munden - who died aged twenty - | daughter | 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Munden | mother | ||
| William Thomas Munden | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Jane Munden | sister | 26th March 1880 | |
| William Reuben Munden | brother | 15th November 1881 | |
| Annie Elizabeth Munden | sister | 15th June 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Georgina Tarvin | wife | 1913 |
Media
Media
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Gravestone of Matthew Munden and parentsStone marking the grave of Matthew Munden and his parents. The inscription reads as follows: "To /the dear memory of /Ann Munden/ 1846-1931/ Mathew Munden/ 1844-1944/ William/ Thomas Munden/ 1851-1948/ Joseph Munden/ 1866-1950/ who died in Chicago USA/ Too dearly loved to be forgotten"
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”. Matthew’s entry reads: MUNDEN, Matthew, Royal Field Artillery.Contributed by:
Jane31029 -
1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory MedalThe 1914 15 Star (left) awarded to those who served in any theatre of war against Germany between 5th August 1914 and 31st December 1915, except those eligible for the 1914 Star. Those who were entitled to this medal were also entitled to the British War Medal (centre) and Allied Victory Medal (right).
Contributed by:
Jane31029 -
Royal Artillery WW1 Cap BadgeRoyal Artillery First World War Cap Badge, included here as Matthew Munden served in the Royal Field Artillery.Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register entry Matthew and Sisters Nellie and Annie | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother William | Jane31029 | |
| National Union of Railwaymen Membership 1913 | Jane31029 | |
| National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administration) | Jane31029 | |
| Spring 1923 Electoral Register 62 High Street Berkhamsted | Jane31029 | |
| Autumn 1923 Electoral Register 99 High Street Berkhamsted | Jane31029 | |
| Autumn 1926 Electoral Register 89 Shrublands Ave. Berkhamsted | Jane31029 | |
| Medal Roll Index Card image | Jane31029 | |
| Medal and Award Roll image 1914-15 Star | Jane31029 | |
| Burial of Matthew George Munden | Jane31029 | |
| Hertfordshire Monumental Inscriptions Little Gaddesden The Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul | Jane31029 | |
| A Century Remembered | Jane31029 | |
| Birth Registration Wife Charlotte | Jane31029 | |
| Report and Statement of Accounts of the Little Gaddesden Brass Band 1902 – 1903 | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gravestone of Matthew Munden and parents | Jane31029 | |
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| 1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory Medal | Jane31029 | |
| Royal Artillery WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 |
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