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We remember Charles Matthews
We remember Charles Matthews
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Israel
Source:9163267
1883
1887
sibling
Elizabeth Jane
Source:9163267
1887
1889
1890
sibling
Ellen
Source:9163267
1890
1891
location
Moelfro, Llanallgo, Anglesey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9163267
1891
1894
sibling
Catherine
Source:9163274
1894
1896
sibling
Annie
Source:9163274
1896
1899
sibling
Hannah
Source:9163274
1899
1901
location
Tanyfford, Moelfro, Llanallgo, Anglesey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9163274
1901
1915
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
2705A
HMS Goliath
Source:9163228
1915
marriage
Louise
Source:9163228
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
2705A
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9163222
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
2705A
Royal Naval Reserve - H.M.S. "Goliath."
Source:9163222
1915
death
Killed in Action
aboard HMS Goliath
The Dardanelles
Turkey
Source:9163222
Source:9163228
13th May 1915
burial
Plymouth Hoe, Devon
United Kingdom
Panel 8
Source:9163222
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Matthews |
| Source | 9163219 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moelfro, Llanallgo, Anglesey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Tanyfford, Moelfro, Llanallgo, Anglesey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 2705A | HMS Goliath | Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 2705A | Royal Naval Reserve | Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 2705A | Royal Naval Reserve - H.M.S. "Goliath." | Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Robert Matthews | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | brother | 1883 | |
| Elizabeth Jane | sister | 1887 | |
| Ellen | sister | 1890 | |
| Catherine | sister | 1894 | |
| Annie | sister | 1896 | |
| Hannah | sister | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louise | wife |
Media
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Plymouth Naval MemorialPhoto of the memorial on Plymouth Hoe, Devon, taken when the Poppies Wave was installed
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Plymouth Naval Memorial Panel 8Photo of the section of the panel which commemorates CharlesContributed by:
Selena49658
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Naval Memorial | Selena49658 | |
| Plymouth Naval Memorial Panel 8 | Selena49658 |
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