Sergeant Matthew John Robert "Matt" Aitchison
26 Jun 1899 - 18 Dec 1982
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Biography
A WW1 veteran he served in Seaforth Highlanders. He married Agnes Swan in 1929.
Local newspapers show that Corporal (until July 1941) Aitchison played a large role in training the local platoon of R.N.F Cadets.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scremerston Patrol | Patrol Leader | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| D-Day Defending the IOW | Patrol Leader | June 1944 | June 1944 |
| Defence of the Royal Family at Balmoral | Patrol Leader | Unknown | Unknown |
National ID
GDRH 39/1
Occupation
Coal hewer
Address
8, later 14 Old Colliery Cottages, Scremerston, Northumberland
Other information
At some time between July and Dec 1941 Matt was promoted from Corporal to Sergeant.
Matt went to Coleshill to train, and as well as sessions at Balmoral they were also sent to the Isle of Wight around D-Day.
It is rumoured that, after the war, Matt's wife found a store of explosives and hand grenades etc in the cupboard under the stairs and that these were dumped down a local mine shaft.
References
The National Archives in Kew ref WO199/3389
1939 Register
Local Press
Alistair Blythman