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.

Ernest Smetham

Forename(s):
Ernest

Surname:
Smetham

Initial(s):
E

Service Number:
11/14290

Rank:
Corporal

Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 11th (Service) Battalion

Died:
21/09/1917

Aged:
23

Buried:
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery

Service History:
Unknown

Background:
Son of John & Elizabeth Smetham, of 20, Bridge Street, Amble, Northumberland.

Local Memorial:
Amble War Memorial