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.
Walter Sim
Forename(s):
Walter
Surname:
Sim
Initial(s):
W
Service Number:
290972
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
15/04/1917
Aged:
26
Buried:
Arras Memorial (Faubourg d'Amiens Cemetery)
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Died, France & Flanders.
Background:
Son of James & Selina Sim, of 27, High Market, Ashington, Northumberland.
Local Memorial:
Ashington War Memorial
(Source: newmp.org.uk)