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.
Edward Chesterton
Forename(s):
Edward
Surname:
Chesterton
Initial(s):
E
Service Number:
290805
Rank:
Lance-Corporal
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
15/09/1916
Buried:
Thiepval Memorial
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Background:
Chesterton's parents lived at 113, Maple Street, Ashington, Northumberland.
Local Memorial:
Ashington, Memorial Statue, Memorial Garden, Kenilworth Road
(Source: newmp.org.uk)