Matthews, Charles O. (Charles Oakson) 1890-1944

Charles Oakson Matthews was born in Washington, D.C., in 1890. In 1917, Matthews enlisted in the District of Columbia National Guard. Matthews served as part of the Medical Corps that followed the frontline troops and was discharged 1919 at the rank of corporal. As a civilian, he was trained as a carpenter and in architectural draftsmanship. Matthews married Thelma Beall in 1920. He died in 1944 after a long bout of bad health cause by exposure to mustard gas. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

From the description of Charles O. Matthews, correspondence, 1890-1944 1917-1937. (University of Nebraska - Lincoln). WorldCat record id: 71778865

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