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 C Robertson
Forename(s):
George C
Surname:
Robertson
Initial(s):
G C
Service Number:
Officer
Rank:
2nd Lieutenant
Regiment:
Durham Light Infantry, 1/6th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
21/07/1915
Aged:
37
Buried:
La Chapelle d'Armentières Communal Cemetery
Service History:
Unknown
Background:
Son of William & Jane Robertson, of Alnwick, Northumberland. George was chief Clerk in Lloyds Bank Alnwick prior to his promotion as manager in Bishop Auckland branch. He was a keen sportsman, interested in music and a member of the choir of Clayport Presbyterian Church where prayers were said for him. He was hit on the head by part ofa shell which burst in the trench his company was occupying. Death was instantaneous. His funeral was attended by his General as he was held in great esteem.
Local Memorial:
Alnwick War Memorial.Alnwick Cemetery.
