Born on 8 April 1893 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of W.E. Matthews, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address same as father; trade as "provision merchant"; Baptist; currently a member of the 43rd Regiment Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles; previously served with the Army Service Corps (one year) and cadets (three years).
Joined the 207th Battalion, CEF, as a Lieutenant in Ottawa, Ontario, on 23 March 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 11 November 1917 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.A.3), France.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)
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