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.

George Robertson

Forename(s):
George

Surname:
Robertson

Initial(s):
G

Service Number:
51580

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
East Yorkshire Regiment, 1st Battalion

Died:
10/09/1918

Aged:
21

Buried:
Vis-en-Artois Memorial (Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery)

Service History:
Enlisted at Amble.

Formerly 78629, Northumberland Fusiliers

Background:
Born at Broomhill, Acklington, Northumberland, the son of Robert Robertson, of 31, Swarland Terrace, Red Row, Morpeth, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Chevington & Broomhill War Memorial, St. John's Churchyard East Chevington Institute (Source: For Institute, newmp.org.uk)