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.
William Russell
Forename(s):
William
Surname:
Russell
Initial(s):
W
Service Number:
242488
Rank:
Lance-Sergeant
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
26/10/1917
Buried:
Tyne Cot Memorial (Tyne Cot Cemetery)
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Usually, the rank of Lance-Sergeant was an appointment given to a Corporal so they could fill a post usually held by a Sergeant.
Died, France & Flanders.
Background:
Unknown
Local Memorial:
Unknown