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 Smith
Forename(s):
Thomas
Surname:
Smith
Initial(s):
T
Service Number:
290795
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
16/04/1917
Aged:
30
Buried:
Arras Memorial (Faubourg d'Amiens Cemetery)
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
Died, France & Flanders. According to the UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929, Thomas's death was presumed, so he was probably initially reported 'Missing' & his body was never found.
Background:
Husband of Jane Isabella Smith, of 56, Swarland Terrace, Red Row, Broomhill, Morpeth, Northumberland.
Local Memorial:
Chevington & Broomhill War Memorial, St. John's Churchyard
