Pte William Matheson, 28th Bn.CEF

[Derek Robertson]

Through the diligence and observational skills of my friend Derek (aka 9th Black Watch) he informed me that a casualty pair to Private William Matheson of the 28th (North-west) Bn. CEF were being sold by a well known dealer who I quickly contacted.

The medals arrived today and as a bonus there was a copy of Williams service record from the Canadian authorities enclosed.

The records show that William received a gun shot wound to the head in 1917.

However, reading further on, I found the simple yet deeply striking and moving line:

"27/8/18 No.7 C.C.S Gun shot wounds - abdomen. Died of wounds"

Sometimes for collectors such as myself it is humbling to remember that there was a human story and tragedy behind the things we collect.

William Matheson, native of Plockton, Scotland - gone, not forgotten. RIP

[Terry]

Well done, Derek. Did the file include the Circumstance of Death page? As discussed on other threads, the C of D page often elaborates on the bare bones found in the National Archives file.

[9th Black Watch]

No problem Derek,

Glad they've gone to a good home.

All the best,

Derek