Photo: Dorothy Hall
Son of George and Mary Matson, of Aycliffe, Co. Durham; husband of Annie Matson, of Aycliffe.
In St Andrew's Churchyard is a family headstone which reads:-
In affectionate remembrance of
Mary
the beloved wife of
George H. Matson
died 16th Sept. 1932
aged 48 years
Also George H. Matson
died 22nd April 1950
aged 70 years
Also Freddie son of the above
died 3rd November 1926
aged 4½ years
Also Edgar dearly loved son of the above
Killed in action at Arnhem 17th Sept. 1944
aged 29 years
George Edgar Matson is remembered at Aycliffe on A40.01