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Matthews, W., Gnr., 1919

Photo: Vin Mullen

In Jarrow Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

166490 Gunner
W. Matthews
Royal Garrison Artillery
26th February 1919 Age 30

Vin Mullen has provided the following:

William Matthews. 140th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery. Born Devonport. Lived Jarrow. Son of William and Emily Maria Matthews (nee Crabb)

Death recorded on BMD Deaths Mar 1919. William Matthews age 30 S.Shields 10a 1442

He is remembered at Jarrow. His name is the very last one on J2.10


The CWGC entry for Gunner Matthews

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk

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