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Matthew Wilson

Matthew Wilson
Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
773025
Unit at enlistment: 
125th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
No
Date of death: 
June 9th, 1917
Cemetery: 
Vimy Memorial - Pas de Calais, France
Commemorated at: 
First Baptist Church
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Lancashire
Birth city: 
Askam
Address at enlistment: 
260 Colborne Street, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
260 Colborne Street, Brantford, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Labourer
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Married
Age at enlistment: 
29
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Letters and documents

Circumstances of Casualty: Previously Reported Missing Now for Official Purposes Presumed to Have Died on or Since 9-6-17.  Now Killed in Action

BX February 4, 1918

Private Matthew Wilson reported missing June 9, 1917 was officially reported killed in action on Feb 2, 1918. The sad word was received by his wife, 52 Nelson Street. Private Wilson went overseas with the 125th Battalion.

BX February 12, 1918

Reported to Have Died

In the official casualty lists today Mr. Wilson of this city is given as presumed to have died. He was reported as missing some time ago. 

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