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We remember Walter John Matthews
We remember Walter John Matthews
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1916
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Matthews |
| Source | 9125458 |
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 502 | 4th South African Infantry | Killed either at Delville Wood or Waterloo Farm | Corporal |
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In remembrance of those identified with South African Service and named on the Thiepval MemorialMore about In remembrance of those identified with South African Service and named on the Thiepval Memorial
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South Africans at Delville Wood, Somme, July 1916More about South Africans at Delville Wood, Somme, July 1916
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Guy74824 |
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