| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit # | 70th battalion |
| Resident | Chatham |
Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6042 – 28. Item: 203427, PDF:- 6042-SO28. Date of Birth: 27/07/1879 at St. John NB. Son of Dr. George F. and Katherine M. Matthew, of St. John NB. also listed as Next of Kin. A single bank accountant living at 116 Murray St.,Chatham, ON. Member of 24th Kent Regt. Attestation: 30/03/1916 at London, ON. to 70th Bn. Are you willing to serve overseas? Yes. He was insured by Canada Life. Robert had assigned Pay to J.A. McNevin, Chatham, ON.
Found at “Medical History Sheet” – Age 36 years, Occupation: Bank Accountant., Height 5’ 7”, Weight: 160#, Girth, 34/39”, Physical development- Good. Joined the 70th O/S Bn. to 60th CEF. Medical 30/02/1916 at London, ON. “Particulars of Family of an officer.”70th of the 3rd Bn
Lieutenant Matthew was in charge of the Machine-Gun section of the 70th battalion in London during the winter of 1915-1916 and left for overseas Apr. 21, 1916 on S.S. Lapland.
After arriving in England he was transferred to the 60th battalion as officer in charge of the Machine-gun section with whih he proceeded to France in June. 18/06/16 Landed in France. TOS 60th Bn. Reported for duty24/06/16.
Lieut. Matthew sailed from Halifax aboard S. S. Lapland 24/06/16. Landed in France. TOS. 60th Reported for duty 24/06/16. Commanded a machine gun section. CDP 11/10/16.
Just six weeks later, near Ypres, Aug. 12, he was killed in action.
MATTHEW, Initials: R. T., Nationality: Canadian.
Rank: Lieutenant; Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry, Unit Text: 60th Bn.
Date of Death: 12/08/1916, at Rouene. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. H. 23. Cemetery: RENINGHELST NEW MILITARY CEMETERY location: – I.H.23
Mrs. Katherine M. Matthew received the Memorial Cross. Her husband Dr. George F. Matthew received the Memorial Scroll 23/10/24 and the Memorial Plaque 23/10/24.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Cenotaph | Chatham and Kent County Cenotaph - Chatham |
| Awards | MC |
| Sources | Chatham Daily Planet (03-11-1914), Chatham Daily Planet (14-01-1915), Chatham Daily Planet (25-10-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6042 – 28, LAC, CVWM |
| Supplemental Information | Date of Death: 12/08/1916, Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: I. H. 23. Cemetery: RENINGHELST NEW MILITARY CEMETERY Father: George F. Matthew, St. John, NB Mother: Mrs. Katherine Mary Matthew Sisters: E. Katherine Matthew, Elizabeth M. Manning Brothers: Dr. William Diller Matthew, George, Harrison T. , Charles F. , John D. |
| Height | 5'7" |
| Weight | 160 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Grey |
| Age | 36 yrs. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Brown |
| Race | White |
| Birthplace | 27/07/1879 at St. John NB. |
| Religion | Anglican |
| Last Place of Employment | Bank of Montreal, Chatham |
| Marital Status | single |
| When Enlisted | Sept. 1915 |
| Where Enlisted | London, Ontario |
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