William Matier     Service Number 8/12474 Rifleman Royal Irish Rifles, 8th Battalion ​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​


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 William was born in 1880 of parents John and Catherine Matier of 21 Bangor Street, Belfast.  Mrs Matier remarried a Mr. Hamilton and lived at 34 Walton Street, Belfast.
 
William embarked for France on 4 October 1915.  He died on 9 July 1916 of wounds as a prisoner and is remembered at the St. Souplet British Cemetery, France.
 
The family received a War Gratuity of £8 and 10 shillings.
 
William’s name is included on the Presbyterian Roll of Honour.
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