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Frank Herbert Matthews

Private

Service No. 1765

Age 20

Died on 13 May 1915

Leicestershire Yeomanry

YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Son of Herbert and Elizabeth Matthews, of Myrtle Cottage, Gilmorton, Rugby.

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Lynne Dey

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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C E Quarmby

TO HONOUR TO ALL FELL IN BOTH WORLD WARS AND PRIVATE FRANK HERBERT MATTHEWS WHO PAID THE SUPREME SACRIFICE.

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Tiffeny Davies

I know about you from Uncle Frank Willey's letter of 23rd May 1915. Your sacrifice is truely appreciated.

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Extract from Frank Willey's letter 23 May 1915 "No one seems to have been with Frank Matthews when he was killed, so whether it was shot or ...

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