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)