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We remember George Matson
We remember George Matson
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1916
enlistment
Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
Canada
Source:8927757
20th May 1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
1003230
Source:5723923
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
1003230
Canadian Infantry
Source:7251506
1917
death
Asphixiation. Coroner's verdict, came to his death 22nd February 1917 at 190 John St., Toronto, from the effects of illuminating gas. There was no evidence to show how the gas became turned on.
190 John Street, Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Source:7251506
Source:8927755
22nd February 1917
burial
Ontario
Canada
Source:7251506
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Matson |
| Source | 5723923 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 1003230 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 1003230 | Canadian Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattie Mane | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldier Dead in Bed | Kristen1288 | |
| Circumstances of Casualty | Kristen1288 | |
| Collections Canada - Full service record | Kristen1288 |
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