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Pte. Matthew Frazer

British Army 1/4th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers

from:Prudhoe, Northumberland

(d.26th Oct 1917)

Matthew Frazer was one of five brothers who joined the Northumberland Fusiliers, Durham Light Infantry and the Border Regiment. Matthew with his brother Anthony and nephew William all embarked on 20th of April 1915. All three were wounded shortly after at the battle of St. Julien on 26th of April.

After returning to France, Matthew also fought at Flers Courcelette in September 1916. He was killed in action on 26th October 1917 at Turrenne Crossing on the first day of the final battle of Passchendaele. His brothers were all wounded in various battles but survived the war. The family received the sum £14 as a war gratuity.



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