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Gordon Mcmichael Matheson

In memory of:

Lieutenant Gordon Mcmichael Matheson

August 10, 1918

Military Service

Age:

26

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (New Brunswick Regiment)

Division:

44th Bn.

Additional Information

Son of George and Emma Matheson of Hamilton, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 468 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

ROSIERES COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Somme, France

Grave Reference:

III. F. 12

Location:

Rosieres is a village about 32 kilometres east of Amiens and 7.5 kilometres south of the main road from Amiens to St Quentin. From Peronne take the N17 towards Roye. Travel for approximately 7 kilometres to Villers Carlonne then turn right towards Amiens on the N29. Travel for 13 kilometres then turn left on the D329 towards Rosieres, then take the D28 towards Caix. Follow the signs for the communal cemetery which is situated on the northern side of the village.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Honour Roll– "University of Toronto / Roll of Service 1914-1918", 1921.

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    Honour Roll
    Honour Roll – "University of Toronto / Roll of Service 1914-1918", 1921.
  • Memorial Plaque– Memorial Plaque located inside the 48th Highlanders Museum. The museum is located in the basement of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, King Street West at Simcoe Street, Toronto, Ontario.

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    Memorial Plaque
    Memorial Plaque – Memorial Plaque located inside the 48th Highlanders Museum. The museum is located in the basement of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, King Street West at Simcoe Street, Toronto, Ontario.
  • 48th Highlanders Museum– Entrance to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and to the 48th Highlanders Museum on King Street in Toronto

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    48th Highlanders Museum
    48th Highlanders Museum – Entrance to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and to the 48th Highlanders Museum on King Street in Toronto
  • Photo of Gordon Matheson– Torontonensis 1913 (University of Toronto Year Book), pg. 307. Caption: TRINITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEAM, 1912. G. M. Matheson, Captain.

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    Photo of Gordon Matheson
    Photo of Gordon Matheson – Torontonensis 1913 (University of Toronto Year Book), pg. 307. Caption: TRINITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEAM, 1912. G. M. Matheson, Captain.
  • The Lieutenant-Colonel John Weir Foote VC, CD Armoury– The Lieutenant-Colonel John Weir Foote VC, CD Armoury, 200 James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario.

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    The Lieutenant-Colonel John Weir Foote VC, CD Armoury
    The Lieutenant-Colonel John Weir Foote VC, CD Armoury – The Lieutenant-Colonel John Weir Foote VC, CD Armoury, 200 James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario.
  • Plaque– Officers of the 13th Royal Regiment Memorial Plaque. On display at the Lieutenant-Colonel John Weir Foote VC, CD Armoury, Hamilton, Ontario.

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    Plaque
    Plaque – Officers of the 13th Royal Regiment Memorial Plaque. On display at the Lieutenant-Colonel John Weir Foote VC, CD Armoury, Hamilton, Ontario.
  • Roll of Honour– War Memorial dedicated to the members of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church who lost their lives in the first and second World Wars. Located on the grounds of the church at 70 James Street South in Hamilton, Ontario.

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    Roll of Honour
    Roll of Honour – War Memorial dedicated to the members of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church who lost their lives in the first and second World Wars. Located on the grounds of the church at 70 James Street South in Hamilton, Ontario.
  • Inscription– Detail of the first World War names on the front of the War Memorial.

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    Inscription
    Inscription – Detail of the first World War names on the front of the War Memorial.
  • Roll of Honour– The Honour Rolls for church members who died as a result of their military service during World War One and Two are contained within a carved wooden stand. St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, Ontario

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    Roll of Honour
    Roll of Honour – The Honour Rolls for church members who died as a result of their military service during World War One and Two are contained within a carved wooden stand. St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, Ontario
  • Photo of Gordon Matheson– From: The Varsity Magazine Supplement published by The Students Administrative Council, University of Toronto 1916. Submitted for the Soldiers' Tower Committee, University of Toronto, by Operation Picture Me.

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    Photo of Gordon Matheson
    Photo of Gordon Matheson – From: The Varsity Magazine Supplement published by The Students Administrative Council, University of Toronto 1916. Submitted for the Soldiers' Tower Committee, University of Toronto, by Operation Picture Me.
  • Photo of Gordon Matheson– From: The Varsity Magazine Supplement Fourth Edition 1918 published by The Students Administrative Council, University of Toronto. Submitted for the Soldiers' Tower Committee, University of Toronto, by Operation Picture Me.

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    Photo of Gordon Matheson
    Photo of Gordon Matheson – From: The Varsity Magazine Supplement Fourth Edition 1918 published by The Students Administrative Council, University of Toronto. Submitted for the Soldiers' Tower Committee, University of Toronto, by Operation Picture Me.
  • Grave Marker– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

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