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 Roper

Forename(s):
George

Surname:
Roper

Initial(s):
G

Service Number:
3069

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force

Died:
23/02/1916

Aged:
25

Buried:
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Died of wounds received.

Background:
Son of John Roper, of 17, Hotspur Street, Alnwick.

Husband of Barbara Roper, of High Flatworth, Percy Main, North Shields, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Alnwick War Memorial