Matthew Albert Byers Image

Name

Matthew Albert Byers

Born

1895-03-20

From

Occupation

Farmer

Religion

Methodist

Death

1948-08-13

Where Died

Cemetery

Awards

Good Conduct Badge.






Service Record 1


Regimental Number

651137

Highest Rank

Lance Corporal

Conflict

Battalion

Company

Enlisted

Enlistment /Transfer Date

1915-12-27

Discharge Date

1919-05-24

Discharge Cause

Demobilization
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Artefacts, Photographs & Resources

Visit the Online Collections of the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre through the link below, for more information and artefacts related to this soldier.


Online Collections Link




Sources & Links

James, F. Treve and Thomas Johnston, eds. “Bruce in Khaki containing a History of the 160th Overseas Bruce Battalion and Complete Nominal Roll of all Men who were at any Time on the Strength of the Battalion.” Chesley: James and Johnston, 1934. Print.
- Library & Archives Canada



News Clippings


160th Battalion Enlistment Card
160th Battalion Enlistment Card
160th Battalion, Tara, 1916
160th Battalion, Tara, 1916