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.
John Edgar Boal, MM
Forename(s):
John Edgar
Surname:
Boal, MM
Initial(s):
J E
Service Number:
2074
Rank:
Corporal
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
08/12/1916
Aged:
20
Buried:
Vaux-En-Amienois Communal Cemetery
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Awarded a Military Medal.
Background:
Son of Thomas W. & Lily Boal, of 12, West Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland.
Educated at Berwick Grammar School.
Local Memorial:
Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1914-1918 Berwick Grammar School Plaque
(Source: newmp.org.uk)