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.

James Gilroy

Forename(s):
James

Surname:
Gilroy

Initial(s):
J

Service Number:
26500

Rank:
Guardsman

Regiment:
Foot Guards, Grenadier Guards, 4th Battalion

Died:
12/10/1917

Buried:
Tyne Cot Memorial (Tyne Cot Cemetery)

Service History:
Enlisted at Ashington, Northumberland.

Background:
Born at Seahouses, North End, Northumberland.

The UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 (available via Ancetry.co.uk) records Gilroy's father as being Charles.

Local Memorial:
Seahouses, Obelisk in the Town Centre