Soldier who fought in South African War, with 22 Company, 7th Contingent. Regiment No. 4130. Occupation was station owner on enlistment. Son of Mrs C F Matthews of Sydney Street, Wellington.
Matthews, Charles Henry, 1876-
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Manuscript
Hood, David, fl 1977 : Boer War letters
Date: 1901-1902
By: Hood, David, active 1977
Reference: MS-Papers-2317
Description: The collection includes two letters from Charles H Mathews to his sister, `Florry' describing conditions at the front (5 Sep 1901, 15 Feb 1902). Also one letter from Gunner E A A Potter to `George' describing action against the Boers (23 Feb 1901). Source of title - Supplied title Charles Henry Matthews served in 22 Company, 7th Contingent of NZ Mounted Rifles in South Africa and saw action in the Transvaal Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs (photocopies) and typed transcripts