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.

John Mather

Forename(s):
John

Surname:
Mather

Initial(s):
J

Service Number:
17503

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment), 1/4th Battalion Territorial Force

Died:
09/08/1918

Aged:
27

Buried:
St. Souplet British Cemetery

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Died, France & Flanders.

Background:
Born at Alwinton, Northumberland, the son of Thomas & Margaret Mather, of Low Trewhitt, Thropton, Morpeth, Northumberland.

Resident at Alnham, Whittingham, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
St. Michael's Church, Alnham (Source: newmp.org.uk)