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Private Thomas Matthewson

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of birth: 1899-06-21
Place of birth: Byker Northumberland England
Next of kin: Mrs Wemyss, mother. 132 Kendle Street, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Fireman
Religion: Presbyterian
Date of death: 1917-07-21
Cause of death: Killed in action

MILITARY INFORMATION

Regimental number: 79416
Highest Rank: Private (31st Battalion)
Rank detail

Private, 31st Battalion, Infantry (Army).

Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: no

RESEARCH INFORMATION

CVWM ID: No CVWM ID in our database, but try this.
CWGC ID: 465969
LAC ID: 203622
Attestation record(s): image 1, image 2
Service file: B6052-S005
Uploader's Notes: This man is shown as being transferred to D company of the 31st on 17th September 1916.
Uploader's Research notes: Info from the attestation papers and the war diary [Private Army Canadian Infantry 31st Battalion D Company ]

ARCHIVAL INFORMATION

Date added: 2004-09-04
Last modified: 2021-08-08