Harry Mather, Died of Wounds 3rd July 1916

Rfn. Harry Mathers, 13th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, died of wounds on 3rd July 1916 and is buried in Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty.

He had written earlier in the year, in a letter published on 21st February 1916, to thank the subscribers to the local cigarette fund.

“Rfn. H. Mathers (13th K.R.R.) writes:

“Once again I take the pleasure to write to you on behalf of the boys of my section and myself, hoping to find you in the best of health, as it leaves us all the same at present. Our section is the unlucky 13. Very unlucky lot we are, too. No. 13th Section, composed of 13 men, and in the 13th Battalion. Hard luck, isn't it? If there is a party wanted for working they come to the unlucky 13, but when we drawn for leave, well it is never one of the 13. We should be very pleased if any kind friend would send us a few fags, as a Blighty fag is bon. If any friend would be so kind would they please forward them on to 9140 Rfn. H. Mathers, A Coy., 13th Batt., King's Royal Rifles, B.E.F., France. I will see they are shared out fair. We are getting on pretty fair considering the conditions we are under. We all wish Forest the best of luck throughout the season.” [1]

[1] 'Nottingham Evening Post', 21st February 1916.