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Shiels, M J


Mill Switch British Cemetery

Menin Gate Memorial.

Matthew (Matty) Joseph Shiels, MM

Son of Edward Matthew Shiels. Husband of Annie Irene Pattimore (formerly Shiels), of Marlboro' House, Delancey, St. Sampson's, Guernsey.

Killed in action, aged 28 years

Remembered on:
“Our Lady Star of the Sea” Roman Catholic Church, Delancey, Guernsey. RoH.

 

Commonwealth War Graves Commission Record

 


Matthew Joseph Shiels, MM

Sergeant Matthew (Matty) Joseph Shiels, MM
2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment
15/08/1917

London Gazette Issue 29819 published on the 10 November 1916. Page 14 of 20 (10930)


At 8pm every evening, the Last Post is played inside the Menin Gate in remembrance.

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