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.
Matthew Stewart
Forename(s):
Matthew
Surname:
Stewart
Initial(s):
M
Service Number:
4124
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 1/7th Battalion Territorial Force
Died:
03/09/1916
Buried:
Thiepval Memorial
Service History:
Enlisted at Alnwick, Northumberland.
According to the UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Personal Effects, 1901-1929 (available via Ancestry.co.uk), Stewart was formerly with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), 1/4th Battalion Territorial Force. Two regimental service numbers are recorded - 6793 & 203393.
Background:
Born at Morpeth, Northumberland.
The UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Personal Effects, 1901-1929 records Stewart's mother as Mary.
Local Memorial:
Alnwick War Memorial