Anthony R. Mattos
Private, Army
From Paia, Hawaii (Death record states “Pala”)
Death reported on October 11, 1918, Died in France
Cause of Death: Killed in Action
According to the Maui News, Anthony R. Mattos was one of the first of Hawaii’s sons to be killed in action.
Other Information:
Listed on the plaque outside the War Memorial Natatorium for giving his life in the Great War.
Sources:
World War I Casualties of American Army Overseas
The Maui News, March 3, 1922, p 4.
