Basic Details Surname Matson Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Yorkshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Bn Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Alexandra, Princess of Wales`s Own (Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death June Day of death 17 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action