64690: Death of Hector Matheson
Excerpt from Stornoway Gazette and West Coast Advertiser
LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS: UIG
August 24, 1917
FINE CAREER CUT SHORT – For some time past grave anxiety was felt for the safety of Sergt.-Instructor Hector Matheson, Cameron Highlanders, Valtos, and now information has been received that on 18th June last, whilst leading his men into action, a shell burst near him, mortally wounding him. He was being carried off the field to a dressing station, but died on the way. Hector would have been a success at any work he undertook to do, as he always brought diligence and common sense to bear upon all his actions. We all feel so sorry that his parents have lost so fine a son and that the Army have lost so line and brave an officer.
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- Record Type:
- Story, Report or Tradition
- Date:
- 1917
- Type Of Story Report Tradition:
- Newspaper Article
- Record Maintained by:
- CEU
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