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Gnr. Alfred George Matson
British Army 144th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery
from:Jersey
(d.6th Nov 1917)
Alfred Matson was wounded by a shell and died a short while after, aged 23 years. He is buried in Solferino Farm Cemetery near Ypres, Belgium.
Jersey Evening Post of Wednesday 14th of November 1917 reported: Roll of Honour. It is with deep regret we chronicle the death which took place in action on 6 November last of Alfred George Matson. The deceased soldier was only in his 23rd year and left the Island in May last as a member of the Royal Garrison Artillery, he shortly afterwards proceeded to France and on 6 November was wounded by a shell and died practically at once. The late Gunner was the third son of Mr and Mrs Matson of Ann Street and a few months ago married Miss Lillian Maude Bree of Gorey. He was very popular locally and highly esteemed in the Siege Battery he was serving with. We tender the widow, the parents and other relatives our sincere sympathy.
Notice of Death also appears in Jersey Evening Post of Wednesday 14th of November 1917. He is Commemorated on St Pauls School Memorial, Jersey and on St Pauls Church Memorial, Jersey
