Add Information to Record of a Person who served during the Great War on The Wartime Memories Project Website

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Pte. Matthew Caine

British Army 11th Battalion Manchester Regiment

from:New Springs, Wigan

(d.17th Aug 1917)

Matthew Caine was a father of 4 who died aged 34. Before joining the army, he worked as a collier for the Wigan Coal and Iron Co. He enlisted in October 1914. He was a stretcher bearer with the Manchester Regiment. He was killed whilst trying to save one of his comrades, 17th August 1917. His body was never found. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial.

Additional Information:

Matthew was born Haigh Road Aspull Wigan His parents were Matthew Snr and Sarah nee Mcglone

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