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Name : Thomas Henry Victor Matthews Son of : William Edward J. Matthews and Mary Elizabeth Ann Matthews (née Thomas), of 4, Cross St., Newport, Isle of Wight. Born : 1895, Cowes. |
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: 1901 : William and Mary Matthews, with their children including Thomas aged 6, are at 4, Cross St., Newport. William Matthews is a House Painter & Decorator. 1911 : William and Mary Matthews, with Thomas aged 16, are at 4, Cross St., Newport. William Matthews is a House Painter & Decorator. Thomas is an Errand Boy. |
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| Service Details
: Private 10884 Thomas Henry Victor Matthews, 2nd Bn., Hampshire Regiment. |
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Casualty Details
: Died : 13 August 1915 aged 19, when the troopship HMT "Royal Edward" was torpedoed. Commemorated at : Helles Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey. CWGC Record |
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Memorials : Carisbrooke Castle County War Memorial Panel 08 Newport Borough War Memorial Newport Castlehold Baptist Church War Memorial Newport St John's Church Parish War Memorial (as T H B MATTHEWS) |
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| Page status : Page last updated : July 2012 |
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