Basic Details Surname Swales Forenames Matthew Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Matthew H War First World War - civilians Served or died Died Notes He is listed as Matthew H on IWM 43278. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Civilian Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Death and Burial details Town of death West Hartlepool Year of death 1914 Month of death December Day of death 16 Age at death 36 Manner of death as stated Killed in time of war by shells fired from German Warships off the coast of the Hartlepools Manner of death reference Killed in Action