Mathewson (Sam Mathewson)
Fellow soldier(s): possibly two brothers
Mentioned: 1916, 1917
McGill & friends from home Sam Mathewson appears in the diary in early 1916. A 1917 McGill Daily letter from Robertson separately mentions "Art Mathewson's brother," sent down the line with shell shock: possibly the same family, though this isn't confirmed.
Appears in the diary · 1 entry
1916
- 7 January 1916… et - A few shells dropped around cross-roads at Bgde Hquers. 42nd + R.C.R.’s in Dranoutre. Saw Finley, Briks + Sam Mathewson.