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.

William Simpson

Forename(s):
William

Surname:
Simpson

Initial(s):
W

Service Number:
23/1616

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 22nd (Service) Battalion (3rd Tyneside Scottish)

Died:
01/07/1916

Buried:
Thiepval Memorial

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Background:
Born at West Sleekburn, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Unknown