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Salve Hugo Matheson |
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Major General |
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Matt |
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11 Aug 1920 |
Seattle, King County, Washington, USA [1, 2] |
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Salve Hugo Matheson (1920-2005) - Certificate of Birth (Washington, U.S., Birth Records, 1907-1920) Washington State Board of Health
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Certificate of Birth
Place of Birth
County of: King
City or Town: Seattle
Registration Dist. No.: Swedish Hospital
Full Name of Child: Salve Hugo Matheson
Sex of Child: Male
Legitimate: Yes
Date of Birth: Aug. 11, 1920
Father
Full Name: Salve Matheson
Residence: 215 Hayes
Color: White
Age at last Birthday: 39 (Years)
Birthplace: Norway
Occupation: Contractor
Mother
Full Name: Elsa Maria Sparring
Residence: 215 Hayes
Color: White
Age at last Birthday: 26 (Years)
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Occupation: Housewife
Number of child of this mother: 2
Number of children, this mother, now living: 2
Certificate of Attending Physician or Midwife:
I hereby certify that I attended the birth of this child, who was [born alive] and that it occurred on
Aug. 11, 1920, at 2:25 P.M.
(Signature) Iver Janson, M.D.
Filed: AUG 2 1920
Registrtar: H. M. Read, M.D. |
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Mann |
| Folketelling |
1930 |
Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, USA [3] |
Fifteenth Census of The United States: 1930
Pacific Grove City, Monterey County, California State
Name: Salve Matheson
Relation to head of family: Son
Home Data
- Place of Abode: 705 19th Street Waverly Avenue
- Home owned or rented: Owned
- Value of home if owned, or monthly rental if rented: $6000
- Does this family live on a farm? No
Personal Description
- Sex: Male
- Color or race: White
- Age at last birthday: 9
- Marital condition: Single
Education
- Attended school or college any time since Sept. 1, 1929: Yes
- Whether able to read and write: -
Place of Birth
- Person: Washington
- Father: Norway
- Mother: Sweden
Occupation: None
Family in same household:
1) Salve Matheson (Head, 48)
2) Elsa M. Matheson (Wife, 36)
3) Martin Matheson (Son, 11)
4) Salve Matheson (Son, 9)
5) Anna Matheson (Daughter, 7)
6) Jenny Matheson (Daughter, 5) |
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Salve Matheson (1881-1949) with family - United States Census 1930
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| Magasin / Avisoppslag |
26 Apr 1936 |
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Salve Hugo Matheson (1920-2005) - Fire-building Contest Camporal Feature (The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Sunday, April 26, 1936) Fire-Building Contest Camporal Feature
J. F. Taylor, left and Salve Matheson, Boy Scouts, are shown building a campfire at the annual Scout Camporal held yesterday on the University of California at Los Angeles drill grounds. Nearly 500 uniformed Boy Scouts participated. |
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1940 |
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA [4] |
Sixteenth Census of The United States: 1940
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota State
Name: Salve Matheson
Relation to head of family: Son
Household Data
- Location: 1851 Benicia Avenue
- Home owned or rented: Rented
- Value of home if owned, or monthly rental if rented: $38
- Does this family live on a farm? No
Personal Description
- Sex: Male
- Color or race: White
- Age at last birthday: 20
- Marital condition: Single
Education
- Attended school or college any time since March 1, 1940? Yes
- Highest grade of school completed: C1: College, 1st year
Place of birth: Washington
Residence, April 1, 1935: Same Place
Persons 14 years old and over - Employment status
- Was this person AT WORK for pay or profit in private or nonemergency Govt. work during week of March 24-30? No
If not, was he at work on, or assigned to, public EMERGENCY WORK (WPA, NYA, CCC, etc.) during week of March 24–30? No
If neither at work nor assigned to public emergency work. ("No" in Cols. 21 and 22).
- Was this person SEEKING WORK? No
- If not seeking work, did he HAVE A JOB, business, etc.? Yes
- Occupation: Mining Gold
- Industry: Partner in Mine
Number of weeks worked in 1939 (Equivalent full-time weeks): 0
- Income in 1939: 0
- Did this person receive income of $50 or more from sources other than money wages or salary? Yes
Family in same household:
1) S. E. Matheson (Head, 57)
2) Elisa Matheson (Wife, 46)
3) Martin Matheson (Son, 22)
4) Salve Matheson (Son, 20)
5) Anna Matheson (Daughter, 18)
6) Jennie Matheson (Daughter, 16) |
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Salve Matheson (1881-1949) with family - United States Census 1940
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| Magasin / Avisoppslag |
16 Aug 1966 |
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3 Sep 1968 |
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Salve Hugo Matheson (1920-2005) - San Pedro native gets promotion (News-Pilot, San Pedro, California, Tuesday, September 03, 1968) San Pedro native gets promotion
Brig. Gen. Salve H. Matheson, son of Mrs. Elsa Matheson of San Pedro, has been nominated to the rank of major general.
The nomination by the President now goes to the Senate for confirmation. Promotion will be made as vacancies occur at this level.
Gen. Matheson is assigned to the U.S. Continental Army Command with headquarters at Fort Monroe, Va., as director of ROTC and the National Defense Cadet Corps.
He came to CONARC in April from Vietnam, where he served as commanding general of the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, and later, as assistant chief of staff for operations for the Military Assistance Command.
The 47-year-old officer was awarded his first star in March 1966 when he assumed duties as assistant division commander of the 101st Airborne Division of Fort Campbell, Ky.
Gen. Matheson entered the Army in 1942 with an ROTC commission from the University of California at Los Angeles.
He served in World War II, participating in the Normandy invasion, the liberation of Holland and in the defense of Bastogne. In Korea he took part in the Inchon and Wonsan landings, in the amphibious withdrawal from Hungnam and the winter and summer campaigns in the central mountain regions of South Korea.
His decorations and awards include the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Ribbon, the Combat Infantryman's Badge and Master Parachutist's Badge. |
| Død |
8 Jan 2005 |
Carmel, Monterey County, California, USA [5] |
| Minneord / Nekrolog |
12 Jan 2005 |
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Salve Hugo Matheson (1920-2005) - Obituary (The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Wednesday, January 12, 2005) Matheson, Major General Salve H.
Died peacefully at home in Carmel on January 8, 2005. He was born in Seattle, Washington on August 11, 1920 and came to California the same year, attending grade schools in Monterey and Pacific Grove. In 1942 he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant, Infantry upon graduation from the University of California at Los Angeles. During World War II he served with E Company, "Band of Brothers" and Headquarters 506th Parachute Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, participating in the D-day Invasion of Normandy, the liberation of Holland, the defense of Bastogne, and the seizure of Hitler's Eagle Nest. He received the surrender of Lt. General Dr. Hans Speidel, Field Marshall Rommal's Chief of Staff.
During the Korean War General Matheson was the G-3 Plans Officer, X Corps and participated in the Inchon and Wonsan landings and the amphibious withdrawal from Hungnam.
During his military career he served in the 1st Infantry Division, 82nd Airborne Division and attended the Naval War College. He commanded the 101st Special Forces Group in Europe and the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Separate) in Vietnam. He was also MACV during the TET Offensive. In 1969 he commanded in the 2nd Infantry Division on the Korean DMZ.
He retired at Fort McPherson, Georgia in 1975 and returned to the Monterey Peninsula. He was a member of the International Club of Carmel.
His decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, four Bronze Stars, twelve Air Medals, the Army Commendation Medal, the Purple Heart, Master Parachutist Badge, and Combat Infantry Badge. Foreign awards include the Bronze Lion and the Orange Lanyard of the Netherlands. In 1968 he received UCLA's award for Outstanding Professional Achievement.
General Matheson is survived by his wife, Patricia; two daughters, Catherine Wallace of La Canada, California and Molly Matheson of Sebastopol, California, a son, Michael Matheson of Carmel and four grandchildren. Burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. The family asks that any memorial contributions be made to the Carmelite Monastery, 27601 Highway One, Carmel, California 93923. |
| Wikipedia |
Salve Hugo Matheson (11 August 1920 – 8 January 2005) was a general officer in the United States Army who served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salve_H._Matheson |
| Begravelse |
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA [5] |
Søsken |
1 bror og 2 søstre |
| + | 1. Martin Andreas Matheson, f. 19 Apr 1918, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada d. 25 Feb 1975, San Diego, California, USA (Alder 56 år) ▻ Kathryne Ethel Surface, g. 10 Sep 1946 | | + | 2. Major General Salve Hugo Matheson, f. 11 Aug 1920, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA d. 8 Jan 2005, Carmel, Monterey County, California, USA (Alder 84 år) ▻ Patricia Halloran, g. 9 Nov 1947 | | + | 3. Anna Sparring Matheson, f. 8 Mai 1922, Los Angeles, California, USA d. 20 Mar 1983, Los Angeles, California, USA (Alder 60 år) ▻ Jearl Glenn Lee; Leif Ivar Sand, g. 23 Mai 1950 | | > | 4. Jenny Maria Matheson, f. 16 Okt 1924, San Francisco, California, USA d. 6 Mar 1991, Orange County, California, USA (Alder 66 år) ▻ Augustus Donald Varal Trew | |
Halvsøsken |
1 halvbror og 1 halvsøster (familie til Salve Matheson og Borghild Margaret Olson) |
| + | 1. Myrtle Evelyn Matheson, f. 5 Feb 1905, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA d. 22 Okt 1981, San Diego, California, USA (Alder 76 år) ▻ Fritz David Hjalmar Modigh, g. 4 Mai 1923 ; Vincent R. Russo | | + | 2. Stanley Theodore Matheson, f. 31 Mar 1906, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA d. 21 Sep 1988, Monterey, California, USA (Alder 82 år) ▻ Anna Newell MacLachlan, g. 9 Okt 1931 | |
| Person ID |
I12544 |
Servan Homme |
| Sist endret |
31 Aug 2025 |