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)