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Matheson, E., Gnr., 1917
In Ribecourt British Cemetery, Nord, France, is the Commonwealth War Grave of 117326 Gunner Edward Matheson, serving with the 303rd Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, who died 30/12/1917.

He was the son of Thomas and Ann Matheson, of 35, Oldgate, Morpeth.

Morpeth Herald 11/01/1918 carries a brief obituary:

ROLL OF HONOUR

MATHESON.- Killed instantly in action at Ribecourt, France, aged 32 years, Gunner Edw. Matheson, Siege Battery, R.G.A., dearly beloved and youngest son of Thomas Matheson, nursery and seedsman, Morpeth.

He is remembered at Morpeth on M17.02 M17.06 M17.09 M17.12 M17.29 and as Sgnl. Matheson on M17.01


The CWGC entry for Private Matheson

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