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.

Robert Rutherford

Forename(s):
Robert

Surname:
Rutherford

Initial(s):
R

Service Number:
4405

Rank:
Private

Regiment:
King's Own Scottish Borderers, 1/4th Battalion Territorial Force

Died:
13/04/1916

Buried:
Alexandria (Chatby) Military & War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt

Service History:
Enlisted at Coldstream, Berwickshire.

Died of disease in the Egypt theatre of operations having served at Gallipoli.

Background:
Born at Bamburgh, Northumberland.

The CWGC website shows Rutherford as the husband of Mrs. Rutherford, of The Fleurs, Coldingham, Berwickshire but Coldstream & District Local History Society's website suggest he was her son.

Local Memorial:
Coldingham War Memorial