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.
George Thomas Whittle
Forename(s):
George Thomas
Surname:
Whittle
Initial(s):
G T
Service Number:
201943
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Princess Louise's (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders), 1/6th Battalion
Died:
09/05/1918
Aged:
19
Buried:
Aire Communal Cemetery
Service History:
Whittle had enlisted before he was 18.
The Battalion was a Pioneer Unit in the 5th Division.
Died of wounds received.
(Source: coldstreamhistorysociety.co.uk/)
Background:
Born at New Bewick, Eglingham, the son of Mary & the late Thomas Whittle.
Lived at Kelso at time of enlistment.
Local Memorial:
Kelso War Memorial
(Source: coldstreamhistorysociety.co.uk)