Background
Matney, Edward Eli was born on October 24, 1927 in Salisbury, North Carolina, United States. Son of Eli Abraham and Marie (Hanna) Matney.
Matney, Edward Eli was born on October 24, 1927 in Salisbury, North Carolina, United States. Son of Eli Abraham and Marie (Hanna) Matney.
Bachelor of Science in General Engineering, United States Military Academy, 1951. Master of Business Administration, University Alabama, 1959.
Second lieutenant, United States Army, 1951; advanced through grades to colonel, United States Army, 1972; platoon leader, company Executive officer 82nd Airborne Division, United States Army, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 1951-1952; company commander 2d Infantry Division, United States Army, Korea, 1952-1953; aide de camp Army Forces Far East, United States Army, Japan, 1953-1954; company commander BN operations officer 82nd Airborne Division, United States Army, Fort Bragg, 1954-1957; personnel and system branch manager Headquarters Continental Army Command, United States Army, Fort Monroe, Virginia, 1959-1963; contractor North Baden District, United States Army, Heidelberg, Germany, 1964-1966; battalion commander Army Training Center, United States Army, Fort Benning, Georgia, 1966-1968; senior military advisor, United States Army, Vietnam, 1969-1971; head security assistance department, director support United States Institute Military Assistance, United States Army, Fort Bragg, 1975-1978; retired, United States Army, Fort Bragg, 1978; vice president, Pinehurst Airlines, Greenville, South Carolina., 1979-1981; senior vice president, Wheat First Union (formerly Wheat First Butcher Singer), Pinehurst, North Carolina, since 1982.
Moderator Cmty. Congressional Church, Southern Pines, North Carolina, 1986-1988. Member Elks, Kiwanis (president Sandhills chapter 1990-1991), Phi Gamma Delta, Chi Alpha Phi.
Married Herma Lee Wooten, October 1, 1960. Children: Marc Edward, David Alan.