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.

Valentine Briggs

Forename(s):
Valentine

Surname:
Briggs

Initial(s):
V

Service Number:
15625

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry), 6th (Service) Battalion

Died:
22/08/1917

Aged:
31

Buried:
Tyne Cot Memorial (Tyne Cot Cemetery)

Service History:
Formerly 14322, Northumberland Fusiliers.

Background:
Son of James & Elizabeth Briggs.

Husband of Christina, of 9, Lime Street, Amble, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Amble War Memorial