World War 1
Search the known records to date of those lost from the wider Alnwick area in World War 1
Generally showing where they are commemorated, when they died and some basic facts about each person. There are gaps, however, so if you can fill in any missing details do please contact us.
James William Lorimer
Forename(s):
James William
Surname:
Lorimer
Initial(s):
J W
Service Number:
290844
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 12th (Service) Battalion
Died:
04/10/1917
Buried:
Tyne Cot Memorial (Tyne Cot Cemetery)
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Died, France & Flanders.
Background:
Born at Alnwick, the son of James (a Blacksmith Striker) & Jane Lorimer.
Local Memorial:
Alnwick War Memorial