Name
Matthew Albert Byers
Born
1895-03-20
Birth Place
Occupation
Farmer
Religion
Methodist
Died
1948-08-13
Death Place
Other Residence
Awards
Good Conduct Badge.
Cemetery
Service Record 1
Regimental Number
651137
Highest Rank
Lance Corporal
Conflict
Battalion
Company
Enlisted
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1915-12-27
Discharge Date
1919-05-25
Discharge Cause
Demobilization
Service Record 2
Regimental Number
651137
Highest Rank
Lance Corporal
Conflict
Battalion
4th Canadian Reserve Battalion
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1918-02-22
Service Record 3
Regimental Number
651137
Highest Rank
Lance Corporal
Conflict
Battalion
31st Canadian Infantry Battalion
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1918-04-04
Discharge Date
1919-05-25
Discharge Cause
Demobilization
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
- Find a Grave
News Clippings
160th Battalion Enlistment Card
160th Battalion, Tara, 1916