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.
Mossman Wilson
Forename(s):
Mossman
Surname:
Wilson
Initial(s):
M
Service Number:
290502
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 9th (Service) Battalion
Died:
23/04/1917
Aged:
27
Buried:
Arras Memorial (Faubourg d'Amiens Cemetery)
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Formerly of 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force, Northumberland Fusiliers.
Background:
Born at Shilbottle, Northumberland, the son of John & Sarah Ann Wilson.
One of two sons lost: see, also, Pioneer William Wilson (Regiment service #129074; Royal Engineers, 'A' Special Company; Died 29 April 1917). The brothers (of three then serving in the war) fell only 6 days apart.
Local Memorial:
Shilbottle, St. James' Church
Shilbottle War Memorial
