Mrs. Norma Matthews of Fullerville has been informed by government wire that her husband, Pfc. John T. Matthews was killed in action in Germany March 21. Pfc Matthews, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Matthews of this village, was with the Seventh army of Gen Patch. They have a daughter, Peggy Joyce, 14 months.
Before entering service June 12, 1944, PFC Matthews worked forthe Loomis Talc Corp. in Fowler. He was processed at Fort Dix, NJ and trained 17 weeks at Camp Wheeler, Ga. Following a 15 day furlough spent here with his family, he returned to Fort Meade, Md., and from there went overseas in November 1944.
He also leaves five sisters, Mrs. William Rowe, Edwards; Evelyn, Betty, Fern and Edith at home; and two brothers, Carlos and Albert Matthews, Gouverneur.
Mrs. Norma Matthews of Fullerville has been informed by government wire that her husband, Pfc. John T. Matthews was killed in action in Germany March 21. Pfc Matthews, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Matthews of this village, was with the Seventh army of Gen Patch. They have a daughter, Peggy Joyce, 14 months.
Before entering service June 12, 1944, PFC Matthews worked forthe Loomis Talc Corp. in Fowler. He was processed at Fort Dix, NJ and trained 17 weeks at Camp Wheeler, Ga. Following a 15 day furlough spent here with his family, he returned to Fort Meade, Md., and from there went overseas in November 1944.
He also leaves five sisters, Mrs. William Rowe, Edwards; Evelyn, Betty, Fern and Edith at home; and two brothers, Carlos and Albert Matthews, Gouverneur.
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