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.

Thomas Simpson

Forename(s):
Thomas

Surname:
Simpson

Initial(s):
T

Service Number:
290695

Rank:
Lance-Sergeant

Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force

Died:
26/10/1917

Aged:
23

Buried:
Tyne Cot Memorial (Tyne Cot Cemetery)

Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Background:
Born at Amble, Northumberland, the son of George & Isabella Simpson, of Long Row, North Radcliffe.

Pre-enlistment occupation: Miner.

Local Memorial:
Radcliffe War Memorial