Identity
Person No.
21542
Service No.
Unknown
Last Name
First Name
Matthew
Initials
M
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
27
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Mr. W. Roach, of Park Villas, Newlyn W., Cornwall. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918
Citation
EG Sup 17 April 1916 pg. 730 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On learning that the enemy were about to blow in a mine gallery, he awaited them with his revolver. Later he was ordered to blow in the enemy trenches. At great risk he carried the charge with lighted fuse and placed it in position. Later, at further great risk, he descended to ascertain results. He was incapacitated by fumes and drawn up. He refused, however, to leave the trench before ordinary relief."
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project