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.
Edward W Simpson
Forename(s):
Edward W
Surname:
Simpson
Initial(s):
E W
Service Number:
59468
Rank:
Gunner
Regiment:
Royal Garrison Artillery, 229th Anti-Aircraft Section
Died:
18/02/1919
Aged:
36
Buried:
Embleton (Spitalford) Cemetery, Northumberland
Service History:
Unknown
Background:
Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Simpson, of 24, Hill House, Craster, Alnwick, Northumberland.
Local Memorial:
Craster War Memorial, St. Peter the Fisherman Church
Embleton, Memorial Cross in Spitalford Cemetery
(Source: For Embleton, newmp.org.uk)